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la  darnlAre  page  qui  comporte  une  telle 
empreinte. 

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de  I'angie  aupAriaur  gauche,  de  gauche  A  droite, 
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ADVENTURES 


ni 


FAB  WEST; 


LIFE  AMONG  TOE  MOBMONS. 

# 

_      MRS.  C.  VTWAITB^ 

Anthor  of  ••Tm  MoBMOir  Pbophst  ud  Hn  Habbc," 
"Th«  Law  of  Sooui.  Rbtbibdtiok,"  "WovAv'a  Pou- 
Tim  in  OamoH  and  Statb,"  «to.  eta. 


CHICAGO: 
C.V.WAITE  afbCOMPAUTT, 

AWD  BOOK  8BLLSB8  OXNEBALLT. 
1882. 


/'Wi4ia.v.<.*jSi»(i.~  ii 


•lii'    '* 


^^>^^^ 


m 


if:    ^ 


Mooidiiiffto  Actof  GcogiCH,  in tka yMtf  1881,  by 
CATHARINE  V.  WAITE, 
AtflM  Libnuy  of  Congten,  in  Wuhingtoii. 
All  Bighti  reMrred. 


»     -  i«-»  t 


■^"IP" 


••eat 


jttm,  iBthsTMtf  1881,  by 

WAITE, 

I,  in  WMhington. 

Brred. 


CONTBNTa 


OHAPTSBL 
nupABins  TO  eo 


The  Letter.— The  Appototment.— Lake  Pm*  Storim- 
i7.-:-P«oklQ(  dp.— WeM  of  the  MiMiMippi.— Unda 
ftun'e  Boja— Oar  Pwty. i 

OHAPTBR  II. 
nntmow  or  oamp.    ''^ 
Ib  Ounp.— The  Briiiks.-Oiir  Wagon.-Mtoe  JoIU.- 
Thi  PrataMHr.-"Hoiiie,  Sweet  Hoiiie.»-ReM... 


U 


OHAPTBR  m. 

MW  DUWlOUli'mB. 

Wt  biwk  dowii.~Jay  nnrk«n.-A  Horrid  N^it— 
Ojt»n  Supper.— Mora   Thmble.— Sonday  on  the 


»••••••••••••««,,«, 


If 


'  t.  ^  "§<<.■  r.  ^A»fc«.'-"i 


■■'4iJJ^43i«S,-, 


■'fny 


■M 


•  ■"acr^fffs?'' 


ti^T   '^ 


oomnvn. 

CHAPTER  IV. 
rmaxMonn  and  wai 
Thi  Little  Bin*.— PhlkMopbicia  DlMOMloa.- 

tiw  PtetU^Nctrly  Drowned.— Otw  tin  Btfer. 


95 


.     OH  AFTER  V. 

WB  JODBIin  OH. 

Aa  Indlu  MaaMcre.— Adi  HoUow.— Wild  KoM  and 
Blood.— OllmUng  Scott't  BlnlC-  A  Storm  in  Oemp. 
—Ft.  Lvamie.— Our  gneat.- Hie  Tliriliing  Sloiy.   tl 

OBAFTBRVL 

UUllMUI'n  OV  TMATML, 

Along  tte  Platte.— DeTU'a  Qatft-Rockj  MoiiiitalM.F. 
An  Indian  Prinoeaa.-Oar  Oamp  attaoked  bj  Id* 
diana.— In  a  State  of  Siege.— Bniying  our  Deadw— 
Night  SIgnala.— Tenor.— We  prooni*  an  BMort 
— Oeneial  imoioing.-.CelebraUng  the  4th  of  Jvif. 
—Oration  of  Jadfs  Diaye.- Danoe  on  the  Uud. 

OHAFTBR  yn. 

OLoaiMe  ionraB  akd  nuuia. 
Oroaaing  Giaan  River.— Hnrrab  for  the  Rope.— 11 
&tdger.-Needle  Rook.— Wahnteb  Monntaiaa.— 
Emigration  Oaqyan.— We  behold  the  Oi^  o(  the 
Sdnta.— The  Jordan  River.- We  arrive  at  Salt 
LatoC%,Mid  pnt  np  at  the  Townawd  lloMa        M 

OHAFTBR  Yin. 

momuam. 


tf 


M  ormoodom  on  the  Oii<  F«Mb~We  go  to  Ohnnb^ 
Wo  rit  with  th*  Pkophafa Wim.-]II«  JalUk  d»^ 


■.JtjXA^.'m''  'tT-'-'f:^.' 


B. 

r. 

llMOMlOB.- 

— Otw  tbt  Btfw.       85 
V. 

v.— wild  NoM  and 
-  A  Storm  in  Oamp. 
au  Tlvimiig  Stoiy.   tl 

VI. 

lATBb 

-Rockj  MooBtaiai^ 
mp  ftttaoked  bj  Id> 
ioiylng  onrDfladw— 
proonra  «n  BMOtt 
itiog  UM  4Ui  of  J«l7> 
«iioe  on  the  Uand.     41 

vn. 

ID  nuu. 
for  tlM  Bop*.— 11 
Mteb  MonntitiM.— 
mM  the  Oi^  at  tlw 
-We    uiive  •»  8tft 

ToWBMBd  HOIMk  W 

Tin. 

MOmiOMl. 

We  CO  to  Oliiiink.1— 
M.— MlaJaUnlide- 


OONTXMTa.  vii 

lifbt«d.-We  ettead  a  Tee  Puty.— Diitwit  Thander. 
-We  Tiiit  Brother  BriglMUB.— He  ahowe  the  Olo- 
Ten  Foot , 


OHAPTBBIZ. 
I  aiT  wmmm  tuonvutnuD  wmi 


m  MAom. 


MomioD  Indepeadenofl  Day.—Aaniveieuy  Bell.— The 
New  Oovemor  and  Brigham'a  Wlwa.— MIm  JoUa 
and  the  Prophet.— The  Gnen^ed  Monater.— IVoO' 
ble  Brewing.— We  are  deooonoed  in  Obarob,  and 
aent  to  H-U  Orow-hita.- Mn.  BarUiifame  and  the 
Mormon  Women.— Horrible  ReTdationa.~Hand 
Oart  Company— Apoeta*y.-fle  Fell  Dead.. ... 

OHAPTBBX 
nuMKn  TO  OAiaoir  owf . 
Miaa  JaHa  Learee  Salt  Lake—Goreraor  Dolj  and  tla 
Indians.- An  Indian  War  Dance.— The  Bnohealed 
Oave.- A  Mountain  Lion.— Arrival  at  Ohraoo.. .. 

OHAPTEB  XL 

uvmmmMM  abovvd  turn  mair  ovn. 

A  Lovelr  Tallejr.— The  Temple.— The  Homea  of  the 

Prfn^pal  Pfliyfamiata.— The  Grand  Hanm.— Tte 

ftopbet'i  Block.-The  Conrt  Honae.— The  OaanoQ 

Hooae.-'Ae  ArMnal.— The  Nanvoo  Legion.— TIth. 

KUllng  the  ItodytoaaTetheSooL 

OHAFTffit  XII.. 
MAmmoM  nauff  laxb  onr. 
A  PMygamow  Oonmudiif .— Moraton  Whit  «•  i^  < 


'■•^l 


«1 


■^i 


mi 


^Cm 


}  I'-'rf'  'i^i->r-t«>aii^it,  A"  ^  sssf,  viortSKfSSJ^jtJifi^jfgi/^i 


■f^mA-tn :^"Myi'A  ' 


OOMTBHTiL 


«ible.— A  flood  of  ToMt.— Itie  Tunph.— Throogli 
tlM  BiidowiMiitai-49etting  the  Women  Fne.— Qe» 
tlUih.— We  y Wt  ft  Pfttriftioh  with  Five  WIvee  uA 
Tweatj-one  OhUdren.— The  Ooming  of  the  United 
Stfttei  Tfoo|M.~Onftt  Bnltement.— Mobbing  the 
Govenor  end  Jadgee.— The  Lteden  forbid  thdr 
*^«aBm"tOTliitiie. 106 

OHAPFIRZIIL 


Whwof  the  Oflloan.— Mn.  Held,  the  Biii|eoa4!«i- 
«nl'e  Wife.— BBonnloB  to  Oreet  Belt  Leke.— A  ' 
Deed  Be*.— The  MlUtaiy  BeU..-«taaenl  Obaaor.— 
TheVall^  of  the  Beh  Leke,  fhrn  the  Gtanp  Ob•e^ 
Tetay.— My  Bitter  Bnefl^. ug 

OHAFTESl  Xr7 
AB  mmm  rtmw  cm  vam  raooLux  nrannmni. 

Mn.  Badtagane  diegolMd  ae  •  moraKm  "•iater."— 
Boom  Hnnting.— A  Fiend  in  Hnouui  Fom.— Ohai» 
cd  in  ft  Dsik  Cellar.— A  B«finir  Manias.— "I  am 

rivving."— Has  your  Hoabftud  tftkcBft  SeoondWifct 
The  "PMny**  Doolrine.— Married  for  Time.— Haid 
'     to  many  two.— Married  hi*  Half<«iite.— Manied  Ua 
MnttT  i»l»w.— laaioraMe  Frte.. uq 

GHAFTEBXY. 
▲  nMBVBonva  mxraomBm, 
A  Myrieriooa  Yintor.-8iz  o'clock  Aarf,~-B»  Mb  wbm 
toiadthe  OoUL— We  go  in  ■aardi.— Bingham Cnam 
<riflh  aa  <kMB.-Wa  keate  CgaimB.-Ki8l  Wamlmi 


i 


.  I    I    r>m 


Tmiph.— Thnagli 
^onea  Fne.— Q«» 
ithFlTeWlvMaDd 
ling  of  tlw  UoltoA 
ut.— MobblKg  tlw 
•dm  forbid  thrir 


IM 


U 


,  tbe  Biii|NB43k». 
Mt  8dt  LidM.— A 
-Ctawnl  OauMT.— 
n  Uw  Gtmp  Otmw 


ly 


118 


Mmioii  "•later."— 
Ban  Fom.— (3baiB> 
R  IfaiuM.— "I  am 
t]na»8eoaiidWifli? 
id  for  T[iiw.-^H«id 

*•.. ISO 

Y. 

■Dimnr. 

vdi.— BinghMB  Oni«B 
liuk-Iliiil  Wam* 


**  OONTBMnk 

diMoimdty  QenUlaa  In  Uuh m 

OBAPTBR  ZVl. 
Moucoir  Mynnun, 
Munriiig  tor  Eternity.— The  Endowment.— Beptlm  for 
the  Deed.— Manying  for  the  Dead.— Raialag  up  Child- 
rao  for  their  Dead.— Mormon  Drama.— Dramatia  Ferao- 
■■.— Creation  of  the  Earth.— "Let  tu  make  Man."— 
Oardao  of  Eden.— Adam  and  Ere.— The  Temptation.— 
The  lUI.— Oursing  the  Serpent.— Reatoration  through 
Jflieph  Smith.— Oripe,  Kejr-worde,  Signa,  and  Oatha.— 
Quilng  the  Unltkl Statea Gnyemment.....  U7 

CHAPTER  XVIL 
■nroBT  or  waKAV. 
IW  Andent  BabU  and  the  Rib.— Heathen  Opinloas<-Ad- 
vn  a  Fblygamlat.— Adam  the  Father  of  Jemia  Ohriet.— 
naq>hemy.— The  Bible  and  PoIygaD^.— Abraham  and 
Barah.— Jacob's  Reward.— Ood  rewaida  the  fUthful 
with  many  mvea ,,  197 

CHAPTER  ZVin. 
▲  aunui'a  UBnuaxioar. 
Deoetrlog  BIdera.— Teaching  the  Women  the  BerdatlOB.— ^ 
Re&mctofy  WlTea.— Many  Plrat  WiTea  Inaane.— One 
tried  to  eecqw.— Attacked  and  mordend.— Goda  and 
flwddeaiaa.    OecrwtOrdera.. 175 

OBAFTBR  XJX. 
A  rmr  to  ram  habbm. 

Fin  of  the  Haran  or  Lion  K>aae.— EmeUne  the  Ll^  of 
the  Harem.— Domeatic  Airangementa.- Aont  Fknny.— 
A  Monnon  ]ha%.—What  tha  Women  da- BiI^mmi 


/■• 


>*»»*»■  m:^*^mmm^si^ism^ 


i^':^^ 


OONTXNTB.  X 

PAAB 

I*  noine.-The  Theater.— The  Otiden  and  Orchard.— 
A  Lovely  Home.— "The  TraU  of  the  Serpent."       186 

OHAFTBR  XX. 
«a  mvmt  or  thb  FBoPBvr. 
Bri^iam  Twng  and  hla  Family.— ▲  OoorUhip.— fflram 
oonquen.— A  Model  Son.- LlK^  l!>ecker  Seely,  Fii«k 
Wife  in  "Plurality."— Goremot  Harding  flirting  with 
the  Wives.— Plara]8.—Vilate  Cole.— Father  and  Dangb- 
tar.— BUu  R.  Snow,  the  Sweet  Singer  of  Israel.— Clara 
Ohaae,  the  Maniac.— 4ln.  Ciobl^,  a  Boaton  Lady.— Ame- 
lia.—How  the  Pn^het  won  her.— Amelia'a  Loren.— 
A  dangeroDs  BivaL— Miia  Selima  TJnenbacb.— The 
Prophet  in  love  the  thirtieth  Time.— Fooled  bj  the  Uttk 
God  OapUL 900 

OHAFTER  XXL 

THS  aBOWR  OIlDBBa. 

Oar  Yiiitor.— His  Stoiy.- Apostates.— The  Oladdmitea.— 
— Kneoating  Apostat^a.— The  Morrisites.— Brigham's 
BennoD.— The  Bombardment.— The  Maasaore.— The 
Munnoo  Theomqr.— The  Priesthoods.— The  Ardieea. 
—The  Danites.— Oods  and  Goddesses.- Dr.  Spnigne.- 
John  D.  Lee.— The  Sword  of  the  Almighty.— Monnon 
MoiAsn.    Noted  Danites S88 

OHAPTBR  XXn.        ^  , 

fOODRT  W  THB  aXBMtB. 

Julia's  Lettw.— We  are  all  Sqaiiw.— New  Tear's  Cal- 
lers.—"A  Deed  Thing."— The  Rival  Candidatea.— The 
Skylight  District.— CoL  Sellers.- The  Comstodc— A 
Dali^itAil  Ride.— Julia  goes  to  Saa  Frandaoo.— Hsr 
Admiien.— A  Saa  Franoiaoo  Lawyw  gatitha  Pilie.— 
IteWeddli^ W 


,•  ft  - 


L 


...^.jAJlt!t^^2^in^:^''^»vi;A^4.i.'l-.rM.^.. . 


r.— A  OoarUhip.— ffinun 
iXusy  tHeoker  Seely,  Fiitfc 
not  Haiding  flirttog  with 
Dole.— Father  and  Dangb- 
it  Singer  of  Israel.— Olara 
lb,  a  BoBtoQ  Lady.— Ame- 
ber.— Amelia's  Loreis.— 
Belima  Ursenbacb.— Hie 
lime.— Fooled  by  the  little 

aoo 


?PW i-." 'm^ Hf ;;|j;g!^|s^ii^i.i..  ju^ijji^ii^ii  i,p|i  y  ii  yug  j^^if  llBiriitlltiii  ji| 


XXL 

IBDBBS. 

Ktes.— The  Qladdoiitea.— 
le  Morrisites.— Brigham's 
It.— The  Maasaore.— The 
riesthodds.— The  Anshees. 
oddeaaes.— Dr.  Bpngue.— 
'.  the  Almighty.— Mormon 


••••••••••••• 


xxn. 


Bqniies.— New  Teal's  Oal- 

e  IMyal  Oandidatea.— The 

leis.— The   Oomstodc— A 

to  Ban  Fraodsoo.— Ear 

lamjw  flsta  the  Mse.- 


•••••••••• 


OONTBVTa 


OHAPTBR  XXm. 

ABBITAL  or  THB  JOSBPHm  lOBSIOIilABiaB. 

Founding  a  Ookmy  for  the  Morrisites. -Mr.  Barlinnme 
IpsTea  Salt  Lake  City.-EMer  Briggs-True  Latter  Oav 
8alnta.--Their  Creed.-Brigham  a  Pwtender -"lli 
Folhiese  of  Time."-Down  with  Polygamy  md  Blood 
Atooement—Penecuting  the  Josephitea—They  piMoh 
in  Mrs.  Barlingame's  Hoase.-Attempt  to  bora  down 
the  House.-Brigham  and  Gen.  Connor.-The  Ffaur  of 

C^th  MlUtaiy  BBcorta.-Faiewell  to  the  poor  and 
sdfcring  8i8ter8.-Deipair  or  Indiifaenoft-ln  Searoh 
eT  new  AdTentuesi  *  """^ 

APPENDIX. 

A  PAXOKAXIO  TIBW  09  VOBKQVXnc. 


Chranoloeieal  ffistoiy.-Mormon  War.-Anti  PoI«»mv 
BiJ.-G«field  and  the  Hormon..-Odteau  a  SST 
-Waa  Garfeld  shot  Iqr  order  of  the  Mormon  AnttS^ 

S^.S^SISI^T-''^   the  Edm3i 
BiU  be  enfoned^-Bn^iam  Tomir  mu,  Aura. 


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1 


W'iC.'^l'iWW  ^.ityifff'm'fm      •mi^rrmm*mm 


M^.\i[[.um»>'m^ 


ADVENTUBES 
iir 
PAR 


WEST. 


OHAPTEB     I. 

**Wm  you  gor 

"WhereP' 

«To,theFarWoat» 

**Te8,  if  we  can  hare  s  pleasant  oomiMmy  and 
a  jolly  time." 

The  first  speaker  held  in  her  hand  an  open  let- 
ter, and  herqnestion  was  based  upon  its  contents. 
The  second  speaker  was  a  yonng  lady,  onthnsias. 
tic,1)rilliant  and  fond  of  adventure. 

The  first  gon  had  been  fired  npon  Fort  Snnipter, 
«nd  the  dark  elond  of  war  over-shadowed  the 
land.  Trade,  oommeroe  and  all  kinds  of  business 
were  deranged,  and  many  saw  before  them  noth- 
ing  but  enlistment  or  financial  distrass.  The 
country  was  jnst^beginning  to  recover  from  the 
panic  of  1857,  but  the  cry  «to  armi;**  sounded 
the  death  knell  of  the  new  prosperity.  Men's 
minds  wera  unsettled  md  all  eagerly  grasped  at 
■omethlng  new.  -p    *  o-    i— 


m 


■ii^% 


^'^"f^^'l 


'""rfif^i*"^^ 


2 


▲oyxMTUBBS  nr  thx  tar  wxst. 


Mv 


Mr.  Bnrlingame  waa  a  prominent  lawyer  in^ 
the  Garden  Oitjr  of  the  West.  ■  He  was  sitting  ' 
one  day  in  his  office,  thinking  bow  he  would  a- 
▼ert  the  calamity  whioli  threatened  to  sweep  ail 
before  it,  when  a  friend  entered. 

"1  am  glad  to  see  yofb  Mr.  Secretary,  and  have 
jost  been  thinking  of  you,  and  of  the  desperate 
condition  of  our  unhappy  country.  The  law 
bntineas  will  be  entirely  prostrated  during  the 
war." 

"Gome  with  me,'*  said  the  Secretary.  <*aad  we 
will  find  something  for  you  to  do,  to  keej^  you 
oat  of  mischief." 

In  three  hours  from  this  eonversation,  the  par- 
ties were  en  route  to  VTashington.  Mr.  Bnrlin- 
game called  upon  President  Lincoln,  with  whom 
he  hid  long  been  on  terms  of  intumacy,  and  told 
him  his  errand. 

After  a  pleasant  chat  and  many  reminiscences 
of  "riding  the  cinsnit"  in  Illinois,  in  .the  early  . 
day,  Mr.  Lincoln  said,.  "I  can't  give  yon  the 
place  yon,  want,  tor  old  Judge  S.  and  I  used  to 
sleep  together,  but  I'll  see  what  I  can  do  for. 
yon." 

In  a  week  or  so,  the  Secretary^  met  Mr.  ,;par- 
lingame  nnd  told  Him  «K)ld  Abe"  wanted  to  aee 
him.  Mr.  Bnriingame  lo«t  no  time  in  calling  i^ 
dM  White  Hooie. 


Lvl!  ^i 


".SM^.UMtU&a 


«Wi 


f^iJi!^^m>;'m^s>»w.  'm  .-i  i  mjipjispiaipipijpp 


TAB  WS8T. 

minent  lawyer  in- 
-  He  was  sitting  * 
i;  bow  he  woald  a- 
tened  to  sweep  til 
ed. 

Secretary,  and  have 
d  of  the  desperate 
x>antry.  The  law 
itrated  during  the 

Secretary,  "and  we 
)  do,  to  kdey  yon 

nversation,  the  par- 

fUm.    Mr.  Bariin- 

jincoln,  with  whom 

intimacy,  and  told 

aany  reminiscences 
inois,  in  ,th0  early  . 
tn't  give  yon  the 
>  8.  and  I  nsed  to 
rhat  I  can  do  for 

ary^met  Mr.  .i^ar- 
Lbe"  inmted  to  aee 
kO  time  in  calling  at 


▼IflIT  TO  WABBIMOTON.  8 

He  fonnd  Mr.  Lincoln  in  the  best  of  humor 
and,  after  a  lew  pleasantries,  he  said: 

"Yon  Uvebeeo  an  old-line  Abolitionist,  and 
h»vea«heap  of  griV  tor  your  sice.  IJow  I 
want  somebody  to  go  out  to  Utah,  to  keep  the 
"saints"  in  ^rder.  f  have  got  to  send  a  «new. 
lot,"  and  yon  can  go,  if  yon  feel  like  It  The 
saints  are  rather  fractions.  They  liaye  just 
horsewhipped  Governor  D.  and  sent  him  home, 
and  have  made  it  too  hot  for  the  rest,  but  I 
mean  to  send  some  men,  this  time,  that  they 
can't  scare."         • 

"Well,  Mr.  President,"  said  Mr.  Bnrlingamo 
"this  is  a  horse  of  another  color,  and  looks  a  lit. 
tie  warlike.  I'll  think  abont  it  and  let  vou 
know."  ' 

"All  right,"  said  the  kind-hearted  Preddent 
and  they  parted. 

Mr.  Bnrlingame  immediately  wrote  to  his 
wife,  to  know  if  she  would  acoomptay  him,  in 
case  he  accepted  the  phuw.  '  ,  . 

Mrs.  Bnrlingame  and  Miss  Julia,  the  sister  of 
Mr.  Bnrlingame,  were  the  speakers.  They  now 
<liscBssed  thf  pkn,  and  the  novelty  of  the  jour- 
n V,  the  radical  dhadlge  that  it  would  bring  from 
the  daily  round  of  school  work,  honsek^piftg, 
«te.»  proved  too  much  for  them  to  resist,  and. 
thaydeoidMltogo.    A#prdingly,  ajetter  wat 


«v; 


^'J 


*  " 


swr 


AOYIHTUBU  nr  THl  1>AB  WMT. 


degptttohad  to  Washington;  Mr.  Bnrlingame  ao- 
eeptad  tha  position,  and  immediately  torned  hii 
ftea  homeward. 

The  arrival  of  Mr.  Bnrlingame  at  Lake  Park 
Seminary  created  no  little  excitement  among  its 
ooonpaats.  The  Seminary  InM  adrertiaed  for 
rent,  "fazniBhed,"  and  the  aohool  to  *be  oarriod 
on  by  the  leasee. 

Oronpa  of  young  ladiea  were  to  be  seen  almost 
ererywhere,  discussing  the  situation.  Some 
said  they  didn't  believe  Mrs.  Bnrlingame  and 
Miss  Julia  would  go  at  all.  Tl)is  would  all  blow 
over  in  a  few  days  and  everything  would  go  on 
as  usual. 

"If  you  think,"  said  Olan  Wilbur,  "that  our 
Principal  is  that  kind  of  a  woman,  you  are  mis. 
taken  in  her.  She  will  go,  and  you  may  as  well 
niake  up  your  minds  to  have  another  teacher." 

«I  don't  see  what  Miss  Julia  wants  to  go  away 
out  there  among  those  dreadftal  Mormons  fdr, 
any  way,"  said  sweet  Kellie  Mayo.  "I  think  she 
has  a  real  nice  time,  now." 

"That's  aU  you  know  about  it,"  snapped  OUm, 
"I  don't  blame  her  one  bit  for  g(fiii^;'She's  tired 
ot  hearing  bad  lessons  and  li^ng  such  a  hnmi^' 
drum  kind  of  life.  Pd  go,  too,  if  I  had  the 
ehsnoe." 

jBeveral  aiiswen  oame  to  the  advertia«nent 


i'Af 


hiriJMdv^- 


itfJf^iL^>.«i^%4^-.^.  .^ 


^^t»-  ■-?■»*',  ■•., 


'  %  '->  ■ !  '-ii>l!wi!«;BVPiwip^sip|if^ipipiipp 


lb  wm. 

Bnrliogame  ao* 
ttely  turned  his 

a  at  Lake  Parli 

ment  among  ita 

adrertiaed  for 

to  be  oarriod 

>  be  aeen  almotit 
tnation.  Some 
nrlingame  and 
I  wonld  all  blow 
g  wonld  go  on 

[bar,  "that  onr 
n,  yon  are  mi«< . 
on  may  aa  well 
tber  teacher." 
ants  to  go  away 
Mormona  tbr^ 
>.    «I  think  she 

'  snapped  Olara, 

ing;.die'B  tired 

:  adoh  a  hnni<^> 

ii  I  had  the 

adyertiaement 


^■PABiNO  WOE  A  OTABIV.  6 

EpuM«pjJ  Church  The  young  ladie.  were  quTte 
reconcled  when  they  found  they  were  to  have  a 
^ntlom^  for  Principal,  and  vo'ted  him  .1.1 

Clara  Wilbnr.  with  her  nanal  aa«oity    uid 

"You'll  find  yon  won't  like  him.^oSl  Id 

we're  caught  a  "Tartar."  'onii  And 

The  Trustee,  and  minister  remonstrated  with 

use.  her  mind  was  made  up,  and  she  said    she 
never  p^her  hand  to  the  pl<^  and  tum^  bJi 
tu™«S  ^'T  ^"^^'^^  ^^'  *^«  BurHnga^« 

ml^^tf  ^    °"'  everything,  but  to  tiy  and 
make  the  ]oumey  comfortable.    Mrs.  BnrHn 
game  thought  that  the  common  emigrant IvZL 
was  too  small  for  family  use.    Mr  Bim^l 
ately  proposed  to  have  one  bnllt  to  i^  orfer; 
that  should  eombine  comfort  with  safety,  andfai 
sun.a  delightful  trip.    They  were  to  g^' by  t^" 

^ItlakeOity.adistanceof  over  Jne  r^Ld 

tak?K^"!;**°"  **'  "***  importance  was  what  to 
toK  but  it  KM>n  resolved  itself  into  the  mow 


m  *- 


lit  li.Mf^.it'.JkZaSj^ 


"T~"T''^"^T"' 


▲DtlKtUftlS  nr  THS  VAB  W18T. 

difflenlt  one  of  what  to  leave.  A  ikmily  of  aertn 
to  be  provided  with  bedding,  clothing,  pro- 
vitiona,  medioinei  and  all  the  etceteras,  which 
belong  to  family  life.  One  wagon  waa  to  convey 
all  theae  things  besidea  the  seven  persons. 

"Miaa  Jalia,"  aaid  Mrs.  Barlingame,  <'I  wish 
yon  would  come  and  give  yonr  opinion.  The 
cook  thinks  we  mast  have  this  barrel  full  of  cook> 
ing  utensils  and  they  are  too  heavy.  *'Well 
said  Bridget,  "sure  an  ye  must  ate,  an 
ye  must  drink  ao  sure  ye  must  have  things  to 
bake,  fry  and  boil  with."  **The  fiat  has  gono 
tbrth,"  said  Miss  Julia,  **and  the  things  must 


The  laundj-ess  next  gave  it  as  her  opinion 
that  very  few  cooking  things  would  do  but 
people  miist  keep  clean,  and  that  two  wash  tubs, 
a  waah  board  and  two  flata  wbre  little  enough  in 
all  oonacienoe.  Thus,  through  all  departments  of 
housekeeping  and  after  many  weary  and  perplex- 
ing daya,  the  packing  was  done.  Other 
arrangements  went  on  well.  The  vehicle  was 
built  and  forwarded  to  the  Missouri  Iliver,  as 
was  moat  of  the  freight. 

Now,  it  was  plain  that  good,  stout  steeds  would 
be  peeded  to  propel  the  aforesaid  vehido,  and  as 
Mr.  Vane  was  a  good  judge  ot  horse  flesh,  he 
i^reed  to  precede  the  party  and  to  meet  them  at 
tba  Missouri  with  the  reqidred  animals. 


rTj-. 


AB  W18T. 


WIST  or  TBI  MISSISSIPPL 


AfkiniljofMTm 
Dg,  dothing,  pro- 
etoeterat,  which 
l^on  wu  to  oonvey 
en  persons, 
ingame,  "I  wish 
ir  opinion.  The 
arrel  full  of  cook- 
>  heavy.  *'Well 
ye  mast  ate,  an 
have  things  to 
le  fiat  has  gone 
the  things  must 
I  it  as  her  opinion 
;8  would  do  bnt 
at  two  wash  tube, 
D  little  enongh  in 
sU  departments  of 
reary  and  perplex- 
B  done.  Other 
The  vehicle  was 
[ssoori   ICiver,  aa 

itont  steeds  wonld 
kid  vehide,  and  as 
[  horse  flesh,  he 
d  to  meet  thein  at 
animals. 


The  whole  party  were  to  go  as  snited  them 
best,  and  meet  npon  a  certain  fixed  daj  at  the 
If  issonri  River. 

Miss  Jnlfa  had  gone  po  visit  friends  on  the 
way  and  would  join  them  at  Hannibnl.  Missouri. 

I  find  the  following  in  Mrs.  Biirlingame's 
diary. 

May  0,  1862. 

"On  this  beantifVil  spring  morninflf,  I  find  my- 
self all  ready,  with  my  little  family,  to  enter 
upon  a  long  and  perilous  journey,  through  a 
country  inhabited  by  Indians  and  swarming 
with  wild  beasts. 

I  believe  I  am  in  the  path  of  duty  and  shall 
go  forth  with  a  light  heart  and  a  firm  tread." 

"It  is  all  over.  The  parting  adiene  have  been 
said  and  we  are  riding  along  in  the  luxuriouti 
cars  of  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  RR. 
as  if  we  were  on  a  pleasure  trip." 

Tuesday,  May  6th. 

We  arrived  alljright,  this  evening,  at  the  Bar- 
rett House,  Burlington,  Iowa,  have  had  a  good 
supper  and  are  feeling  much  refreshed.  '  A  gov. 
emment  officer  has  just  called  at  the  hotel  to  in- 
spect oar  baggage.  This  red-tape  operation  and 
the  remark  that  a  government  "fleet*'  was  ex- 
pected down  during  the  night,  were  the  only 
dronmstances  to  remind  us  of  war;  exoq»t  that 


■  >\ 


M 


«IT^^-"^^ 


¥ii 


•■"™fl| 


i 


ADVIMTUBBS  IN  THB  VAB  #18f. 


w  m«t  ft  ragiment  of  loldien  tA  East  Barlington. 

Wa  hftre  had  calla  irom  Nome  verj  pleasant 
iMandi,  thi*  evaning,  and  shall  feel  quite  refrasli. 
ad  to  renew  onr  jooruoy,  on  the  morrow. 

Thnntday,  May  8th. 

Teaterday  morning,  we  took  the  packet,  <*Jen- 
uj  Whipple^"  and  had  a  pleasant  ride  down  the 
Mississippi  to  Fort  Madison,  mj  former  home. 

It  seems  good  to  meet  with  the  tried  and  tme 
friends  who  were  so  kind  and  generous  to  me, 
when  I  opme  among  them,  years  ago,  as  a  ooun> 
tiy  school  ma'am. 

At  my  brother's  hospitable  mansion,  we  are 
reoeiTing  and  entertaining  our  friends,  and  hay- 
ing a  season  of  social  enjoyment  that  will  long 
be  remembered. 

Friday,  May  9th. 

Fvting  with  onr  kind  iriends  and  dear  rela- 
tires  at  Fort  Madison,  we  took  boat  for  Hannilva, 
Missouri.  Hwe  we  found  sister  Julia  awaiting 
us.  Onr  fk«ight  being  all  ri^t,  we  made  haste 
to  eateh  the  train  for  St  Joseph  and,  as  I  write, 
we  are  smoothly  gliding  along  orer  the  Hannibal 
A  St,  Joe  R.R.,  enjoying  the  balmy  breath  of 
spring,  in  this  mild  dimate,  and  inhaUng  the 
odors  of  the  blossoming  woods,  fragrant  with  a 
wealth  of  wild  frnito  and  fiowera. 

At  iftTenl  pointo  on  the  route^  Oompanies  of 


a^ 


■i  V  w»  > '  »i  <mm^mmiimmfmmmmmmmmm^ 


rAB  WMt. 


tWOLI   SAM^B   WOYA, 


;  EmI  Barlington. 
le  very  pleuant 
feel  quite  rafrash* 
)  morrow. 
tOmji  May  8th.  , 
the  packet,  "Jen- 
nt  ride  down  the 
17  former  home, 
the  tried  and  tme 
generous  to  me, 
ra  ago,  aa  a  ooun- 

mansion,  we  are 
friends,  and  har- 
nt  that  will  long 

iday,  May  9th. 
8  and  dear  rela- 
KMt  for  Hannihal, 
)r  Jnlia  awaiting 
t,  we  made  haste 
land, M I  write, 
>ver  the  Hannibal 
wlmy  breath  of 
nd  inhaling  the 
fragrant  with  a 
ra. 
e^  Oompaniea  of 


■oldlm  are  encamped  to  guard  the  R.R.  track, 
which  forcibly  reminds  us  that  we  are  in  the 
^enemy's  country." 

The  children  are  haying  a  gay  time  and  en- 
foying  the  ride  immenselj.  Some  gentlemen 
have  just  brought  in,  for  them,  large  branches 
of  dogwood  and  red  bud  blossoms.  They  are  in 
ecstasies  over  the  red  and  white  flowers  and  are 
wildly  exclaiming,  ><MammaI"  "Auntie!"  "How 
beautiful  they  look,  and  how  sweet  they  smell  1" 

While  the  children  have  been  enjoying  them- 
selTcs  with  the  flowers,  sister  Julia  and  I  hare 
been  getting  dinner  on  the  cars.  We  have  a  lit- 
tle spirit  Ump,  so  arranged  that  we  can  made  tea 
on  it,  and,  but  for  the  danger  of  its  oversetting 
and  exploding  with  the  motion  of  the  cars,  we  can. 
do  very  well  with  it  We  have  our  lunch  bas- 
ket, well  stored,  and,  with  a  good  cup  of  tea,  we 
have  made  out  a  very  qomiortable  meaL 

What  a  great  convenience  it  would  be  to  have 
a  dining  car  attached  to  the  train.  It  is  almost 
impossible  to  get  out  to  meals,  with  children, 
at  the  eating  stations. 

We  are  now  drawing  near  the  mighty  Mis- 
souri, which,  I  think,  ought  to  be  called  "the 
fWther  of  Waters,"  rather  than  the  Mississi|>pi. 
Bising  in  the  very  heart  of  the  Rocky  Moun- 
tains, ahd  rolling  in  migestic  grandeur  to   its 


;  -..iiJiiVrf 


y'y^.*'" 


adVinturks  nr  ths  f  Aft  wibt. 


onion  with  the  Mitsisaippi,  whose  destiny  and 
chsracter  it  changes  and  oontrol^,  it  is  traly  the 
greatjuierial  current  of  this  continent.  Strong, 
turbnient  and  nnmanageable,  it  is  a  fitting  ex- 
ponent oi  one  of  the  most  powerful  elements 
in  nature. 

Saturday,  May  10th. 

We  arrireil  Friday  evening  at  St.  Joseph, 
Missouri,  and  are  stopping  at  the  Patee  House. 

It  is  a  great  luxury  to  find  a  pleasant, 
home-like  hotel,  and  to  have  every  want  at- 
tended to  by  careful,  well-trained  servants. 
We  are  resting  and  preparing  for  the  fatigues 
of  the  journey  before  us. 

Our  party  are  arriving  one  after  another. 
This  evening,  my  brother,  Mr.  Vane,  came  in 
with  the*  horses.  They  are  nice  ones  and  will, 
I  hope,  prove  equal  to  the  task  b^ore  them. 
Mr.  Brink,  who  is  to  ctf>nduot  our  train  across 
the  plains,  is  here  witlt  his  family.  Judge 
Drave,  Mr.  Burlingame's  associate,  has  also 
arrived.  He  is  an  old  gentleman,  but  very 
pleasant  and  of  a  oourtly  demeanor,  reminding 
one  of  '*ye  judges  of  ye  olden  time."  The  flow- 
ing and  powdered  wig  and  the  judicial  robes, 
would  well  become  this  stately  .and  dignified 
ratan  of  "Roman  mien.'* 

Ex-Alderman  Saxton  and  Mr.  Perry,  who  an 


■^'m.^>.i^»itr^j^^i:^-^t'^'H-'^-r':i^ 


■CJ 


Aft  WlSV. 


OUB  PASTT. 


U 


hoM  deitlny  md 
»U,  it  is  truly  th« 
intinent.  Strong, 
it  ii  a  fitting  «x- 
)wertnl    dements 

rday,  May  10th. 
g  at  St  Joeeph, 
the  Patee  Homo. 
find  a  pleasant, 
every  want  at- 
tndned  servants. 
g;  for  the  fatigues 

le  after  another, 
r.  Yane,  oame  in 
ice  ones  and  will, 
isk  before  them, 
oar  train  across 
family.  Judge 
Booiate,  has  also 
emao,  bnt  very 
leanor,  reminding 
time."  The  flow- 
le  judical  robes, 
ely  .and  dignified 

!r.  Perry,  who  are 


;>' '^i.?*-;:-*'--^4»di»a£S3ui 


':rfAm 


i^jr-i^.:;^ 


m  r$ut«  to  the  Sandwich  Islands  for  their  health, 
are  here.  Mr.  Braddiab,  a  Chicago  lawyer,  with 
his  wife  and  son,  are  to  be  of  our  party  and  are 
hourly  expected.  Sister  Julia  tells  me  that  Pro- 
fessor Gtiodhue  and  Mr.  Belfielc),  whom  she  met 
in  St.  Louis,  are  to  join  our  par^-.  Prof.  Qtpod- 
hue  is  interested  in  the  geology  of  the  country ; 
and  Mr.  Bolfield  is  connected  with  the  Press. 
•  We  are  anticipating  a  very  pleasant  journey, 
having,  as  we  think,  unusually  pleasant  company. 

We  are  looking  for  Qov.  H.,  who  has  agreed 
to  join  us  here. 

We  are  having  a  very  pleasant  time  in  St.  Joe. 
Mr.  Yane  and  Mr.  Burlingame  are  preparing 
everything  necessary  for  camp  life.  We  are  go- 
ing into  oamp  in  two  or  throe  days.  We  are  re- 
ceiving every  attention  and  assistance  from  the 
dtisens.  This  is  an  enterprising  and  growing 
city,  and  bids  fidr  to  be  one  of  the  Urgest  cities 
of  the  West. 

The  childran,  especially  little  Madge,  the  baby, 
have  been  ailing,  and  I  dread  the  journey  on 
their  account  1  have  been  told^  however,  tliat 
camp  life  is  very  good  for  childrrai  and  that  they 
will  sknd  this  mode  of  travel  better  Ihan  an 
adnlt 

Weill  we  shall  soon  have  to  117  the  realities  of 
♦•Camp  Life." 


CHAFFER  n. 


The  Bnn  rose  on  tliis  May  morning  like  «  ball 
of  fire.  Early,  he  sent  up  rays  of  red  and  pnrple, 
which  faded,  before  his  maiestic  arrival,  into  a 
dall  ^lare. 

About  nine  o'  clock,  it  war  annonnoed  that 
the  carriage  was  ready  to  take  the  ladies  into 
camp.  With  an  nndefinable  dread,  they  gather- 
ed np  their  things,  got  the  children  rcMuiy,  and 
left  the  hotel,  which  had  been  their  pleasant 
home  for  several  days,  and  proceeded  to  the 
camp. 

In  the  «unp,  all  was  bnstle  and  eonfiision. 
The  Brinks  were  at  breakfast  A  long,  low  ta> 
ble,  made  of  two  wide  planks,  so  arranged  as  to 
fold  np  and"  slip  easily  into  the  Iwagon,  was  fur- 
nished with  tin  cnps  and  platters,-steelfork^and 
pewter  spoons.  Tbe  food  was  eqoaUy  plain,  eon- 
giating  of  ooffse,  black,  that  is,  without  oraam, 


Tf'  f 


OUB  WAOOir. 


18 


IL 


morning  like  *  ball 
lys  oi  red  and  purple, 
estio  arrival,  into  a 

war  annonnoed  that 
I  take  the  ladies  into 
B  dread,  they  gather- 
children  rcMdy,  and 
been  their  pleasant 
d  proceeded  to  the 

wtle  and  eonftirion. 
at.  A  long,  low  ta- 
ke, ao  arranged  as  to 
theiwagon,  was  fiir- 
atter8,-«teel  forktf  and 
RBS  equally  plain,  e<m- 
;  i%  without 


baoon,  beans  and  hard  bread.    Not  a  supeifluons 
article  was  to  be  seen  in  any  direction. 

The  Brinks  had  crossed  the  plains  a  number 
of  times.    The  meal  over,  everything  was  put 
away  in  a  few  minutes,  ready^  for  a  stall    The 
vehicle,  in  which  Mr.  BurUngame  was  to  oonvey 
his  lamUy,  wab  the  centre  of  attraction.    The 
oonamon  emigrant  wagon  would  almost  go  inside 
of  it    Beside  being  much  longer  and  higher 
than  the  oommon  wagon,  it  was  set  up  on  springs, 
which  made  it  tower  above  all  surrounding  ob-  > 
jects.    It  was  so  arranged  inside,  that  by  pladng 
slats  across,  very  comfortable  beds  could  be  made 
np.    Bozos  for  provisions  wero  arranged  along 
the  sides  and  served  also  for  seaU  during  the 
day. 

The  Bnrlingames  had  all  kinds  of  provisions 
and  everything  to  make  them  comfortable,  and 
yet  they  wera  not  without  a  secrat  misgiving, 

•  tliat,  after  all,  they  wero  not  so  well  propared  for 
their  journey  as  their  mora  experienced  com- 
panions. 

*W  horses  wera  required  to  draw  this  outfit 
and  Mr.  Burlingame,  Mr.  Vane  and  Hardin,  the 
driver,  wero  busy  getting  their  teams  ready  for 

•  slat.  It  is  no  easy  matter  to  get  four  hones, 
total  strangers  to  each  other,  to  lyork  together. 
One  ehafed  under  the  harness  and  would  not  bo 


..jif&A&ite^S 


14       ADViinruBBS  in  thb  fab  wist. 


^V- 


oomforted;  another  ww  fraetioiu  and  would  not 
dnw.  After  great  difficulty  and  irnoh  ezhans- 
tion,  nnder  a  boiling  sud,  the  Barlingame  ontflt 
got  nnder,  way. 

The  party  crossed  the  Mitsonri  ^ver  to  £l. 
wood,  and  after  traveling  about  seven  miles,  over 
roads  full  of  rats  and  holes,  encamped  tor  the 
night 

The' extreme  heat  was  followed  by  a  sharp 
frost  and  chilly  atmosphere,  which  was  very  try> 
/  ing  to  oar  travelers  on  this  first  night  in  camp; 
However,  they  made  the  best  of  it,  and,  as  they 
wwe  encamped  in  a  Jovely  spot,  they  made  np  a 
rousing  fire,  and,  gathering  round  it  after  supper* 
the  more  experienced  of  the  party  tried  to  cheer 
np  the  novices  and  bade  them  hope  for  the  best. 

As  they  were  all  seated  round  the  lire,  telling 
stories  of  adventures  this  one  and  that  had  nfet 
with  ip  ^Ays  gone  by,  the  Professor,  Who  was 
oonversing  with  Miss  /alia,  no  doabt  upon  the 
geological  formation  of  the  country,  suddenly 
eapied  something,  which,  upon  exunination 
proved  to  be  a  guitar. 

All  eyes  were  at  oi|ce  directed  to  Miss  Jnli% 
luid  **A  song,  *  song,"  echoed'  and .  re-eel^ 
from  all  sides.  Miss  Jidia  took  thd  infftntmint, 
and  in  her  own  inimitable  style,  sang,  "Home, 
Sweet  Home.^   As  the  tendeV  and  teinohing 


H' 


:^f>t. 


is^u3^h^^^^mi&AAJti 


mm 


"w 


'y^-f^ij^ 


wm^mmm?*. 


FAB  WS8T. 

008  and  would  not 
md  V-.Qoh  exhans- 
Barlingame  outfit 

ouri  Biver  to  El. 
It  seven  miles,  over 
encamped  tor  the 

owed  by  a  sharp 
'hioh  Was  very  try- 
rst  night  in  camp; 
of  it,  and,  as  they 
)t,  they  made  up  a 
and  it  after  Bupper« 
•arty  tried  to  cheer 
hope  for  the  best, 
nd  the  Hre,  telling 
and  that  had  nii9t 
roieesor,  who  was 
0  doubt  upon  the 
country,  suddenly 
ipon    examination 

ed  to  Miss  Jnlia^ 
•ed^  and .  re^ebl^^ed 
ikthi  instntnlint, 
rlo,  sang,  "&ims>t 
lev  and  tctadhing 


f^ 


MOD     nOHT. 


•trains  floated  upon  the  eiear  air,  in  that  wild  and 
lonely  spot,  every  eye  moistened  and  every  heart 
grew  sad.  As  the  fire  grew  low,  and  the  star<> 
brighter,  «Good  Night,"  was  sud,  and  the 
travelers  retired  to  rest 


OHAFTER  m. 

H»W     DIinODIiTIia. 
A  good  nightV  rest  and  a  warm  breakfast  gave 
our  travelers  fresh  courage  and  the  whole  camp 
WHS  In  motion  at  a  very  early  hour.    The  Bwrl- 
iiegames,  having  a  more  elaborate  outfit,  were 
4*ther  behind  the  balance  of  the  train  in  getting 
started.    They  made  very  good  time  until  they 
readied  Troy.    Here  they  stopped  to  take  on 
horse-feed.    Mules  wOl  Uve  where  horses  will 
starve;  the  latter  must  have  grain  toenable  them 
to  work,  fribile  mules  will  do  very  well  on  grass. 
In  addition  to  the  heavy  load  alreadv  on,  Mr. 
Bnrlingame  took  on  about  »00  pounds'  of  horse- 
fted.    This  VM  put  mainly  on  the  front  axle. 
Tlie  roada  war^  very  fuU  of  ruts  and  they  had 
not  gone  more  tium  two  miles,  whei)  the  wagon 
itmek  a  deep  rut,  a  orash  waa  heard,  and  the 


>  .M 


«<'r.:c«sja6,, 


".■  '■:v^^..o■',:•■'-7i.''^^■'.■; 


■T.;?r-.Ti:7i^i5^ 


16 


▲DVBNTUBSS  IV  THB  VA*  WIST. 


bolster  OT«r  the  forward  axle-tree  broke  in  the 
cmtre.  Thns  dieabled,  thore  was  nothing  to  do 
bnt  to  mud  baok  to  Troj  and  have  a  new  axle-tree 
made,  bnt,  ai  this  waa  not  to  be  done  in  a  min- 
ute, the  Bnrlingames  oonld  go  no  farther.  Their 
par^'had  gone  on  ahead,  and  they  remained  a-  ' 
lone,  all  daj  and  night,  on  the  lonely  road,  in  the 
midst  of  the  Jay-Hawkers  of  Kansas. 

This  aooident  greatly  disheartened  Mrs.  Burl- 
ingame  and  Miss  Jnlia,  but  they  resolved  to  be 
brave  and  go  ahead,  never  dreamini{  that  this 
waa  bnt  as  a  drop  to  the  ocean,  in  oomparison  to 
what  they  were  yet  to  endnre.  ' 

Knowing  nothing  of  the  dangers  and  diffionU 
tiea  of  the  way,  they  had  bnt  little  to  fear,  bnt 
had  they  known  what  was  in  store  for  them,  they 
wonid  have  gone  back  at  unce,  and  this  histoiy 
would  never  have  been  written.  Towards  night, 
the  new  bolster  was  completed  and  placed  in 
position,  bnt  too  late  to  go  on.  Bnt  little  sleep 
waa  had  by  any  one  on  this,  their  second  night 
in  camp.  The  JBrst  was  wild,  weird  and  solemn, 
bnt  the  second  was  terrible  in  its  ntter  loneliness,  .  ' 
and  in  the  fear  of  danger  from  sn^nnding  ene-  ' 
mies.  <*What  if  the  Jay-Hawker^  afaonld  ste^ 
onr  horses,**  said  Miss  Julia.  "In  Heaven's 
name,  what  should  we  dof"  "Hark!  Hushl"  whis^ 
peMd   Mrs,  BurliBgame^  «I  hear    somebody 


■'*'' 


¥% 
.*'£. 


ifefcfe^^  mt.w,  „  #sAi?SttM^iW&lfei 


broke  in  the 
M  nothing  to  do 
re  a  new  axle-tree 
done  in  a  min- 
10  farther.  Their 
liey  remained  a- 
onely  road,  in  tlie 


JAYBAWEMBB, 


17 


led  Mn.  Borl. 

resolved  to  be 

xaiutt  ^t  tfaia 

in  oompariion  to 

lien  and  diffioiil'> 
ttle  to  fear,  but 
•re  for  them,  they 
and  thishiatoiy 

Towards  night, 
I  and  placed  in 
Bat  little  sleep 
ir  second  night 
eird  and  solemn, 
I  ntter  loneliness, 
ra^ronndinf  ene- 
erai  dwnld  stej^ 

"In  Heaven's 
rklHushrwhis. 
hear    somebodj 


!^n*^*  A   ^\**"*^  we  d«n  hay.  our  horses 
•tolen  and,  perhaps,  lose  oar  own  lives." 

Mr.  Bnrlingame  aj^d  Hanlin  kept  Tirilmt 

Jay  Hawker.    So  the  ladies  prepared  an  earlr 

^«?  «<J.  •"  things  beinJreJdTC  t^l 

1  miW "\'*''  ^^'^'  -d  drove'iboaTe S^l 
eenmUes,  whore  they  foand  the  remainder  of 
the  party  awaiting  them.  '  *«™"n«er  oi 

BnriJ.f""^"''J'^***~"««^<»«»*  that  the 

in^  •      .^"J^V^'"*^"-    ^«°«°°"  ^  held 

ihnTfi:  "  7^'**  *'  "^  ^^'^^  *o  "»«tamor- 
phose  the  aforesaid  vehicle.    Accordingly.  Z 

Wr  part  of  the  wagon-bed  w«,  taken  I!  and 
^  'S«on.bod  and  top  made  shorter  and  narrow- 
Z  1-  i!  ^"^  ""^  ^^  *^'  ^  wagonTi^Tt 

"Jnst  to  tiiink,"  said  Miss  Jalia,  "affcer  dl  the 

wo  oaa.  Whj  didn't  we  have  two  small  wacona 
»d  then  we  ooald  have  h«i  one  for  Ae^ 
•nd  one  for  ^he  family."  «  «ungs, 

J^  mV'  -aid  M».  BorUngame,  HtU^md 
WPdItioir  we  «•  ia,  bnt  we  mast  make  th«  bS 


u^fe^il^*^^ 


18 


ABTSNTUBKB  IH  THB  TAB 


!pl 


&  :^ 


of  it  and  get  through  ■omehow." 

With  this,  she  oommenoed  lightening  up  nd 
the'oooking  nteniila,  wash-tabs,  Hp.tirons,  etc, 
were  out  ont  with  right  good  will.  About  half 
the  feed  wai  also  left  behind,  for  some  more  ex- 
perienced emigrant  to  pick  np.  Thns  trimmed  • 
and  reeled,  the  ship  sailed  on  over  the  prairi«, 
bnt  fresh  tronbles  awaited  our  unfortunate 
party. 

After  all  was  done,  and  the  bill  of  repairs  paid, 
Mr.  Burlingame  said  to  his  wile,  "My  dear,  the 
gentlemen  of  the  party  have  been  very  kind  and 
have  assisted  me.Tery  much  in  rigging  np  the 
old  ship,  suppose  we  give  an  oyster  supper.*' 

**A  capita]  idea,"  assented  Mrs.  Burlingame^ 
"and  quite  a  novelty,  an  oyster  supper  <m  the 
plains.    It  shall  be  done." 

Oreat  preparations  were  mada  The  supper 
was  laid  in  style,  the  white  napery  and  silver 
brought  out  and,  with  all  the  drawbacks,  the 
table  did  look  splendidly. 

The  ladies  of  the  party  all  assisted.  Thegen- 
tiemen  put  on  society  manners  and  were  as 
polite  and  attentive  to  the  ladies,  as  if  they  were 
in  an  elegant  drawing-room.  Everybody  forgot 
the  troubles  of  the  past  and  voted  ib»  party  an 
unrivalled  suouess. 

.|3bvfaig  remodeled  tbe  wagon,  and  Uffhteiie4 


.  ;t>'^     /   ,'••''.  4  '-'" 


TAuwrnn* 


r." 


TBOUBLa. 


19 


ighteninff  op  nd 
M,  UptiroiM)  ete., 
idll.  About  half 
or  Rome  moce  ez- 
Thns  trimmed' 
>Ter  the  prairies, 
ow    unfortunate 

till  of  ropaira  paid, 
ie,  "My  dear,  the 
een  very  kind  and 
rigging  up  the 
rster  supper." 
lirs.  Burlingame, 
«|r  supper  on  the 

ada.  The  supper 
Dapery  and  silver 
e  drawbacks,  the 

Misted.  Thegen- 
lers  and  were  as 
es,  as  if  they  were 
Everybody  forgot 
[>ted  tiie  party  an 

>n,  and  lighteiM4 


the  load  by  throwing  away  many  pounds  of  su- 

perfluouB  matter,  such  as  llatirons,  waphtubs, 

kettles  and  about  two  hundred  pounds  of  horse- 

^    feed,  our  travelers  flattered    themselves    that 

everything  would  now  go  on  smoothly  and  that 

their  troubles  were  at  an  eod. 
The  following,  from  the  Journal  of  Mr.  Bur- 

lingame,  will  show  how  soon  their  hopes  were  to 

be  blasted,  and  in  how  many  unexpected  ways 

troubles  came  upon  them. 

Wednesday,  May  91. 

Thjs  morning,  the  horse,  George,  was  taken 
sick,  apparwitly  with  the  cholia  We  drenched 
him  and  started  on,  leaving  camp  at  half  past 
Bine  A.  M.  ' 

Traveled  kbout  eighteen  miles  and  encamped 
near  a  stream  of  water.  Here,  a  serious  aoci. 
dent  happened,  entirely  disabling  our  best 
horse.  He  took  fright  at  a  tin  bucket,  which 
the  driver  was  carrying  on  his  back  with  water 
tor  the  camp,  and  ran,  tearing  the  saddle  to 
pieces,  cutting  his  fore  foot  badly  and  spraining 
his  hips  and  perhaps  his  spine.    He  is  so  badly 

injured  that  I  fear  it  will  be  impossible  for  us  to 
travel  with  him,  for  several  days.  To  complete 
rtie  chapter  of  accidents,  I  left  my  revolver  at 
Kinnikuk,  and  was  obliged  to  go  back,  throe 
IBUm^  After  it,  at  ten  o'clock  at  nicht,     ^ 


■m 


'§it^h^Aiiidii'd^^:,  -:.sis^'3^«Mi 


20 


ADYmsTunju  or  thi  vab  waar. 


r- 


W- 


W^  stopped  so  long  at  Kiiiiiikiik,  to  get  our 
mgon  flzed  that  we  were  late  in  making  camp. 
The  weather  wm  oold,  and  damp;  altogether,  we 
had  a  hard  night  of  it 

Thar8da7,MayS2. 

To^7,  we  managed  to  go  fifteen  miles  with 
OUT  injured  horse.  We  stopped  at  the  house  of 
a  Mr.  IfoBay,  where  we  stayed  all  night,  and 
next  morning,  traded  off  Rufns,  the  lame  horse, 
for  a  black  mare,  worth  about  eighty  dollars, 
giving  forty  dollars  to  boot.  Before  the  aooi. 
dent,  Bufus  was  well  worth  one  hundred  and  fif- 
ty dollars.  We  were  all  attached  to  him  and 
parted  from  the  poor  fallow  with  many  regrets. 

We  found  Mr.  McBay  a  good  specimen  oi 
prairie  borderer,  frank,  good.natnreid  and  warm- 
hearted, but  looking  out  pretty  sharply  for  the 
main  ohance.  For  supper,  breakfast,  and  lodg- 
ii>Rf  '^^  g>^ve  him  a  feather  bed  and  a  blanket 

Friday,  May  28. 

To-day,  we  drove,  with  our  newly  organised 
team,  eighteen  miles,  to  Seneca,  the  county  seat 
of  Vemaha  county,  where  we  encamped  for  the 
night  George  still  remaining  sick,  we  decided 
tol>ny  another  horsey  if  possible^  and  put  George 
under  the  saddle. 

Saturday,  May  84.- 

9oa|^t  a  new  horse^  this  morning,  for  nineU 


■  M!uMllmM.lmMJai,.4!.»:.... 


,Ar&,>(' 


mmmm 


IVAB  WMA 

niknk,  to  get  onr 
I  in  making  oamp. 
np;  altogether,  we 

iinndaj,  May  92. 
fifteen  miles  with 
ed  at  the  honse  of 
7ed  all  night,  and 
as,  the  lame  hone, 
nt  eighty  doUara, 
Before  the  acoi. 
le  hundred  and  fif- 
iched  to  him  and 
fith  many  regrets, 
good  specimen  ol 
latnred  and  warm- 
ty  sharplj  for  the 
eakfast,  and  lodg. 
d  and  a  blanket 
Friday,  May  28. 
'  newly  organised 
ia,  the  oonnty  seat 
encamped  for  the 
f  sick,  we  decided 
le^  and  put  George 

turday,  May  S4.  • 
ornin||p,  finr  nipeU 


SOHDAT. 


SI 


^na«,  and  pnahed  on  to  Vermillion   Creek 
twen^y^our  miles.    He,,  we  overtook  the^r^ 
Of  W.  H.  Rossell,  of  Lexington,  Mo.    TheVaw 

i  in  .  w' H^f"**  ^''  ""P  "^«-    Weoncamp- 
ed  in  a  beaatifhl  grove,  on  Vermillion  Greet 

from  St  Joe,  in  seven  days. 
Tk*.  •       ,.  ■    .  Sunday,  May  95. 

ikTtV  *^"**'^  ®""^*y  »o"%.    With 
the  bright  sun  sending  his  warm  ra>s  do^ 

through  the  trees,  and  the  bree«  playing  fr«Z 

jmong  them,  we  cheerfully  p,^,^  "^uf  S 

fi-t«d  get  ready  to  proceed  on  our  journerit  ^ 

'  twIT  *"**'*" '"^""^«<>Wiged  to  take 
this  day  to  overtake  them. 

ov^!"'*  !,^*  ^l""  '"^^^^^  ''"'^^  »«••  -inoe, 
over  a  road,  rough,  but  otherwise  good,  and  «« 

h«!:i  J^     y  **^  ^^'f^'  ^•J'"   *•'  ^    have 
teavded.  we  have  only  made  camp  with  our  p.^ 

JV  l^wkcrs  and  other  stmy  outUws  thatT 
fi-t  thU  country,  but  have  been  unmolested,  Z 

«^!J*^*  ^"^  ^*~  wonderfhlly  sick  of  their 
lOiiMmtic  journey  and  would  gladly  return    to 


i.;^..r.;.....:iiii 


Wi.iu.  iwjiiir*    w'j'B  * 


.*iMi.>|lJ.^.Mi^l.ii^!iii 


m^ 


^ 


ADYIHTUBIS  HT  THl  tAB  WBST. 


Ohieago,  if  they  oonld.  Mri.  B.  Mje  the  oer' 
Winly  wonld  go  back,  if  the  had  not  told  th« 
**ininiiter,"  when  he  prophesied  her  retnm,  that 
she  *'never  pnt  her  hand  to  the  plow  and  turned 
back."  Ooniidering  the  trials  and  difficulties 
we  have  encountered,  the  ladies  have  certainly 
shown  remarkable  endurance  and  determination^ 

Monday,  May  96. 

This  morning,  I  was  obliged  to  get  one  of  the 
horses  shod,  which  delayed  us  ao  long  that  we 
again  got  behind  our  train.  Br! ak  pushed  on  to 
Booky  Greek,  thirty  miles.  Wo  traveled  about 
twenty-three  milos  and  enoampod  with  a  small 
party  of.  emigrants,  with  whom  we  had  traveled 
occasionally,  for  several  days. 

These  people  were  from  Missouri  and  Arkan- 
sas, and  were  leaving  their  homiw  on  aoconut  ot 
the  war,  to  seek  new  ones  in  Oalifomia  and  Ore- 
gon. They  belcr  k^d  to  the  class  known  as  poor 
whites,  and  were  about  as  destitute  of  worldly 
goods  as  they  could  well  be.  They  had  oows 
yoked  together  for  teams,  in  some  cases,  and 
several  families  clubbed  together  and  carried 
their  outfit  in  one  •'Prairie  Schooner." 

The  men,  women  and  children,  most  of  them 
wmlked,.and  when  they  struck  camp,  they  inilkcd 
the  cows  and  baked  **com  dodgers,"  for  their 
supper.     We  found  m»nj  kind  hearts  beneath 


tbMli^;^i&M^Mi 


VAB  WIST. 


BTOBM  ON  tBB  PLAIHa 


B.  says  the  oer' 
had  not  told  the 
id  her  retarn,  that 
9  plow  and  turned 
Is  and  difflonlties 
[es  have  oertainly 
ind  determination/ 
[onday,  May  M. 
)  to  get  one  of  the 

ao  long  that  we 
3i-!ak  pnshedon  to 
irVti  traveled  abont 
ipod  with  a  smnll 
m  we  had  traveled 

[ssoori  and  Arlcan- 
m«Ni  on  aooonut  of 
Jalifomia  and  Ore- 
lass  known  as  poor 
ostitnto  of  worldly 
,  They  had  oows 
\  some  cases,  and 
;ether  and  earried 
hooner." 

reu,  most  of  them 
vam'p^  they  milked 
lodgers,"  for  their 
nd  hearts  beneath 


their  rough  exteriors,  and  they  were  ever  raady 
to  extend  a  helping  hand.  We  bought  milk  oi 
them,  and,  m  *raisery  loves  companv,*  we  stmck 
up  quite  a  friendship  for  eaoh  other. 

Tuesday,  May  S8. 

We  encamped  last  night  on  the  open  prairie, 
on  a  sloping  hill  side.    The  weather  was  very 
sultry,  and  the  muttering  thunder  and  vivid 
lightning  portended  the  coming  storm.    We  had 
oiten  heard  of  the  terrible  Htorms  of  wind  and 
rain  on  the  plains,  but  our  preconceived  ideas 
paled  before  the  dreailfnl  reality.    Attor  all  was 
arranged  for  the  night  and  the  horses  made  fast 
to  the  wagon  for  fear  of  a  "stampede,"  we  tried 
to  sleep  but  the  prospect  of  the  coming  storm 
prevented.    Abont  ton  o'clock  the  storm   broke 
forth  upon  ns  with  all  ito  fury.    The  wind-  blew 
a  perfect  hurricane,  the  rain  foil  in  torrents  and 
the  inky  darkness  was  only  relieved  by  the 
Tivid  flashes  of  lightning. 

The  horses  being  fastened  on  tho  lower  side 
of  the  wagon,  made  frantic  efforto  to  get  loose, . 
which  came  near  oversetting  the  wagon.  I 
dung  with  all  my  might  to  the  upper  hind 
wheel  on  the  outside,  while  the  ladies  threw  all 
their  weight  on  the  inside  at  the  same  point 

The  oombined  roar  of  the  wind  and  rain  was 
■0  great  that  I  oonld  not  make  the  ladies  bear 


'Mil 


SP-:\: 


84 


ADTINTUBM  »  THS  VAB  WIST. 


K'\ 


my  Toiw,  Jnitt  Inside  the  wagon,  though  I  shout 
ed  with  all  the  power  of  my  lungs,  holding  the 
wagon  cover  open  at  the  same  time.  Tho  tent 
had  blown  down,  instantly,  at  the  beginning  of 
the  stormiand  Hardin  the  driver  was  under,  and 
managed  to  hold  it  down  over  him,  thus  keeping 
himself  dry  and  oomfortable  and  leaving  me  to 
manage  the  best  I  oonld.  When  I  aslnd  him 
why  he  did  not  come  out  and  help  me,  he  said; 
**I  was  talcing  care  of  the  tent." 

I  shuddered  to  think  what  the  eonsequences 
would  have  been  if  the  wagon  had  been  blown 
over,  and  women  and  children  thrown  under  the 
feet  of  four  horses,  and  a  roaring  torrent  rushing 
headlong  a  few  rods  distant 

As  soon  as  we  could  see,  we  gathered  up  our 
scattered  traps,  and  thongh  drenched  to  the  sUn, 
harnessed  up  before  breaktast  and  drove  on  Bock 
Oreek  seven  miles,  when  we  fopwl  our  company 
in  camp. 

We  found  tbi^  our  friends  had  encountered  a 
Btorm,  but  nothing  like  as  violent  as  the  one  we 
had  idtnessed,  as  they  were  on  the  timber. 

We  dried  our  dothing  and  bedding,  cooked 
and  ate  a  good  warm  breakfast  and  drove  on  the 
Little  Suidy  fifteen  miles,  near  which  wo  on^ 
camped  for  the  night. 

Hera  we  had  a  good  night's  raet  and  ho|rfng 


li^ 


'■,iMiigMV-:<7:  A-^iu^y:.ti.fc'»^;3At.»,:;>i.:--.';" 


..A'iiki.j»irf- *4'3,' J.,„,  kif''..."'.. JrS  •  -^  t' 


«IP« 


though  I  thottt- 
igt,  holding  th« 
timo.  Thu  tent 
'3m  beginning  of 
r  wu  under,  and 
m,  thns  keeping 
id  leaving  me  to 
in  I  aslMd  him 
Ip  me,  he  laid; 

le  eontequenoee 
lad  been  blown 
irown  under  the 
;  torrent  rushing 

ftthered  up  onr 
shed  to  the  lUn, 
d  drove  on  Book 
nd  our  oompeny 

d  encountered  e 
Dt  M  the  one  w« 
be  timber, 
ledding,  oooked 
nd  dr6ve  on  the 
whi6h  we  oik 

wt,»nA  hoping 


VKI  UTTLI  BLUB,  85 

we  were  etlaet  through  with  the  worst  of  onr 
i«cidente  end  fkUgues,  we  itvtedimh  upon 
our  Joumsj.  '^ 


OHAPTEB    IV. 

yHlIOSOPHT  AHD  WATBB. 

The  Little  Blue  ii  a  beautiihl  etream  of  pura 

water  and  flows  gentlj  along  between  banks  oov. 

ered  with  verdure,  and  fragrant  with  wild  fruits 

and  flowers.    Our  weary  travelers  enjoyed  the 

picturesque  scenery  greaUj,  and  in  their  enjoy- 

ment  of  the  present,  foqjot  the  horrors  of  the 
past 

After  a  delightful  day,  thej  encamped  In  a 
lovely  grove,  on  the  banks  of  the  river. 

Only  tfaone  who  have  passed  through  simikir 
experiences,  can  fully  understond  how  perfectly 
happy  our  company  were,  when,  after  a  good 
sapper,  they  gathered  round  the  glowing  camp 

Miss  Julia,  for  the  flrst  time  in  many  days, 
brought  out  her  guitar  and  sang  seveml  of  her 
•weeteet  songs.    AU  were  entranced;  the  music. 


_ii%i.»"  ^-  ■^>i..-^n 


it^p'-. 


"  y-irsr!fS'AmtiiilitM\  -'*iK-f%i 


'^"If^s^*^* 


ADVXNTU&BS  m  THX  VAB  WX8T. 


mt 


the  solemn  stillness,  the  quiet  stars  looking  down 
npon  this  little  hsndfal  of  people,  far  from  the 
bnsy  haunts  of  men,  cast  a  shadow  over  all  and 
for  a  few  moments  no  one  uttered  a  word. 

The  Professor  was  the  first  to  break  the  spell. 
He  said,  "In  moments  like  these,  how  man  sinks 
into  insignifioanoet  How  nature  surrounds  and 
absorbs  himl  A  mere  speck  on  her  bosom,  he 
is  wholly  dependent  on  his  generous  mother, 
Earth.  He  appears  npon  the  scene,  frets  out 
his  brief  day,  disappears;  and  the  stars  shine 
on,  the  earth  revolves,  nature  smiles  and  frowns 
as  usual,' and  scarce  a  ripple  is  produced  on 
the  broad  ocean  of  time  to  note  that  he  has 
either  lived  or  died." 

«<I  had  supposed,"  said  Miss  Julia,  "that 
man,  instead  of  being  a  mere  accident  of  na- 
ture, was  her  highest  form  and  crowning  act, 
and  combined  in  himselt,  the  Universe;  tKkt 
all  nature  was  •made  for  him  and  that  this 
earth  was  thrown  into  its  orbit,  with  its  days 
and  nights,  its  seasons  and  harvests,  its  gold- 
en treasures,  its  azure  skies  and  sparkling 
waters,  to  minister  to  the  wants  and  tastes  of 
the  beings  who  came  from  the  hand  of  Deity, 
pure,  noble  and  GKxi-like. 

While  Miss  Julia  was  giving  utterance  to 
these  sentiments,  her  lovely  face  waa  lighted 


•ji  ' 


^ 


tan  looking  down 
^le,  tar  from  the 
dow  over  all  and 
red  a  word. 
9  break  the  spell, 
le,  how  man  sinks 
ire  Rurronnds  and 
on  her  bosom,  he 
generons  mother, 

scene,  frets  out 
[  the  stars  shine 
smiles  and  frowns 

is  produced  on 
lote  that  he  has 

A iss  Jnlia,  "that 
accident  of  na- 
ad  crowning  act, 
Universe;  tiBit 
m  and  that  this 
>it,  with  its  days 
[trvests,  its  gold- 
and  sparkling 
nts  and  tastes  of 
te  hand  of  Deity, 

ing  ntteranoe  to 
face  waa  lighted 


msOBiM. 


fi? 


tip  with  a  glow  of  enthusiasm,  her  cheeks  were 
the  color  of  the  wild  roses  that  perfumed  the 
▼alley,  and  her  eyes  shone  with  intense  luster. 

After  a  little  rustle  of  sympathy  and  satisfac- 
tion among  the  company,  a  slight  pause  ensued 
and  all  eyes  were  turned  to  Judge  I>rave> 

With  a  dignified  smile  he  turned  to  Miss 
Julia  and  said, .  ''My  dear  Miss  Burlingame, 
your  sentiments  reflect  great  credit  upon  both 
head  and  heart;  but  allow  one  who  has*  seen 
nearly  three  score  and  ten  years,  to  express  an 
opinion  somewhat  different  from  your  own." 
She.bowed  her  head  with  reverence  and  the 
Judge  continued,  "When  the  Great  Creator 
called  into  existence  the  worlds  and  systems  of 
worlds  which  constitute  the  Universe,  He  did  it 
not  for  the  happiness  or  comfort  of  so  insignifi- 
cant a  &otor  as  man,  but  for  his  own  glory  and 
aggrandisement  Should  man,  as  a  part  of  this 
Universe,  refuse  to  place  himself  in  harmony 
with  the  Divine  win,  his  place  will  be  filled  by 
other  and  noblisr  beings,  and  he  destroyed 
forever." 

As  no  one  ventured  to  express  an  opinion  con- . 
trary  to  this,  the  subject  turned  to  lighter  themes 
and  after  a  delightful  evening,  Uie  company  >e- 
tiied  to  rest,  beneath  the  spreading  branohas  of 
the  forest 


.m 


<:-■■•  ■ 


ao  ADV1MTUBB8  HT  TH>  PAR  WS8T. 

For  le▼era^da7■,  our  travelen  have  journey- 
ed on,  meeting  with  no  lerionB  trouble  and  hay- 
ing  tJie  usual  inoidenta  of  oatnp  life.  They  have 
been  traversing  "The  Divide,"  as  it  is  called,  be- 
tween the  Little  Bine  and  the  Platte. 
f^i  Onthelstof  June,  they  reached  Fort  Kear- 

ney, and  were  hospitably  received  and  entertain- 
ed by  Captain  Thompson  and  his  estimable  lady. 
To  those  who  have  all  their  lives  been  accustomed 
to  the  comforts  and  refinements  of  life,  there  is 
no  sight  more  pleasing,  after  having  been  denfed 
them,  than  a  clean,  well  kept  house  and  a  boun- 
teous and  well  spread  table.  Our  travelers  en- 
joyed the  generous  hospitality  of  the  Fort,  and 
continued  their  journey  with  hearts  filled  with 
gratitude  to  their  kind  friends. 

On  the  7th  day  of  June,  the  party  reached  the 
Platte  Riter.    They  found  it  swollen  from  the 
June  freshets  and  rising  rapidly.  A  consultation 
was  held  as  to  whether  they  should  make  a  ford, 
and  cross  at  tlas  point,  or  go  or.  to  Julesbni^ 
the  regular  ford. 
As  the  river  was  rising  at  the  rate  of  six  in- 
'  ehes  in  twenty-four  hours,  they  oonsiderad  it 
dangerous  to  dehy  and  they  proceeded  to  dig 
away  the  bank  to  make  a  road.    Mr.  Brink  had 
a  pdr  of  Jaige  mulea  and  he  was  to  lead'ofi;  and 
Mr.  Bnrlingame's  four  hone  team  waa  to  follow. 


m- 


,,KLii^tfe«i)«KiLii  Sr^Si^ik^^-:  iMji^^ 


wsaeisssss 


t  WBST. 

have  jonrney- 
nbleand  hav- 
'e.  They  have 
[t  is  called,  be- 
;te. 

d  Fort  Eear- 
and  entertain- 
stimable  ladj. 
Bn  aooostomed 

life,  there  is 
igboendenfed 
>  and  a  bonn- 

travelors  en- 
le  Fort,  and 
s  filled  with 

iy  reached  the 
[en  from  the 
I  oonsnltation 
make  a  ford, 
o  JnloBbofig^ 

te  of  six  in- 
sonaidered  it 
leded  to  dig 
•.  Brinl(  had 
i  lead'ofi;  and 
raa  to  follow. 


or  THX  BITBB. 


89 


^msM.J!S^IM 


All 


ig  ready,  the  ladles  sitting  npon  the 
boxes  inside  the  wagon,  holding  the  children,  the 
Bnrlingame  outfit  plunged  in.    The  front  wheeU' 
went  down  with  a  crash,  the  water  ponied  into 
the  wagon  bed  in  torrents  and  the  hones  wera 
almost  submerged.    Mr.  Bnrlingame  was  riding 
one  dr  the  horses,  and  as  the  horse  he  was  riding 
tell,  Mr.  B.  jumped  from  )u«  bade  on  tathe  front 
lewder,  and  by  guiding  him  carefWlj,  managed 
b>  start  the  whole  team.    They  had  proceeded 
onlj  a  few  rods,  when  the  wagon  was  so  dogged 

by  tbequicksands  which  the  swift  currentcanried 
against  the  wheds,  that  the  horses  could  no  louff. 
er  move  it 

Here  was  a  dilemma  indeed,  a  wagon  so  deeply 
imbedded  m  quicksand  that  four  horses  could  not 
move  it,  and  the  sand  rapidlj  acaumnlaUng. 
The  party  on  shoro  wero  anxiously  WAtching  with 
their  glasses  and,  seeing  the  danger,  a  number  of 
the  gentlemen  rode  into  the  river  to  render  assis- 
tance.    Th.7Jumped  from  their  horses  in  the 
midst  of  the  roaring  onrrant,  put  their  shoul  ers 
to  the  wheels  of  the  wagon  and,  raising  them 
out  oi  the  sand,  enabled  the  horses  to  move  on. 
In  this  way  they  worked,  untU  a  new  diffloul- 
Jr  presented  itsd£    They  were  losing  the  forf. 
The  horses  were  beginning  to  swim:    As  HOb 
poiMrao  ^as  9er^il|  destruQtion,  Mr.  Burlin^am^ 


»4*.^'^ 


■■irsr 


80  ADTXNTUBBS  IN  THB  VAB  WMT. 

jumped  flrom  the  hone  into  the  water,  to  hnnt 
for-the  ford.  He  would  Bwim  tirst  in  one  direc- 
•  tion,  then  in  another,  till  he  oonld  find  bottom, 
and  woold  then  order  an  advanoe.  The  good 
friends  would  raise  the  wheels  out  of  the  quickr 
sands,  the  noble  steeds  give  a  spring  and  on  they 
would  go  for  a  few  rods,  until  out  of  breath. 
The  party  on  shore  watohied  every  movement 
with  breathless  anziel^,  and  expected  every  mo> 
ment  to  see  wagon,  horses  and  men  carried  a- 
way  by  the  almost  resistless  current 

Mrs.  B.,  Miss  Julia  and  the  children  remain- 
ed inside,  in  silent  terror.  Mrs.  B.  gave  one 
scream  when  her  hnaband  jumped  into  the  river. 
Miss  Julia  displayed  great  presence  <^  mind  and 
kept  the  children  quiet  by  a  resort,  first  to  pun- 
ishment and  then  to  the  sugar  bowl.  Mrs.  B. 
was  so  wholly  absorbed  by  the  terrors  of  the 
situation,  that,  as  Miss  Julia  afterward  said,  **she 
did  not  notice  me  when  I  chastised  the  baby, 
Lucie,  though  I  sat.by  her  side."  ''By  the  aid 
of  our  heroic  and  daring  friends,  and  our  good, 
stout  steeds,"  Mrs.  B.  wrote  to  a  friend,  "we 
were  at  length  rescued  from  a  watery  grave,  and 
after  being  in  the  river  an  hour  and  a  half,  we 
landed  on  the  opp^sit^  sid^  of  thftreaoheropi 
Platte," 


p.i!'^»}''^f^ 


.>'-^i!t?; 


ater,  to  hnnt. 
t  in  one  direo- 

find  bottom, 
la    The  good 

of  the  quickr 
igandon  they 
rat  of  breath, 
ry  movement 
ted  eveiy  mo- 
en  carried  a- 
nt 

Idren  remain- 
.  B.  gave  one 

into  the  river, 
e  of  mind  and 
;,  first  to  pnn- 
>wl.  Mrs.  B. 
terrors  of  the 
ivard  said,  ''she 
sed  the  baby, 

''By  the  aid 
md  onr  good, 
a  friend,  "we 
Biy  grave,  and 
nd  a  half,  we 
19  traMieropf 


OHAPTEB  V. 


AH  nrDlAK  MAS8A0RB. 
The  snn  rose  on  the  morning  of  Jane  8th,  on 
onr  travelers  in  camp  on  the  north  side  of  the 
Platte.  The  day  was  bright  and  beautiful  and, 
M  It  wan  the  Sabbath,  it  was  spent  in  resting 
from  the  fatigues  of  the  day  before.  A  mem- 
Iw  of  the  company  decided  to  return  to  Chicago, 
and  manjietters  were  entrusted  to  his  care.  The 
Post-Offlces  in  this  region  are  few  and  fkr 
between. 

As  the  train  was  moving  along,  next.day,  June  . 
0th,  everything  working  well  and  everybody  in 
good  spirits,    the  sky  was   suddenly  overcast 
The  violet  clouds  portended  a  storm  of  haU  and 
wind. 

Nothing  is  more  dreaded  on  these  plains  than 
these  wind  and  hail  ftorms.  TJie  train  halted 
and  comiuenced  preparing  for  the  stonn.    T^ 


rm 


m 


^  >J 


"•    » .*  v-M^S 


OS         ADYSNTUBKB  Ul  TBI  VAB  WBttT. 

eonwra  of  the  wagoni  wen  pnt  towordi  the  wind, 
the  tenti  pitched  end  gnyed  down,  thegnj  ropes 
fiwtenod  to  the  wagons  and  ditches  dng  around 
the  tents.  With  eager  eyes  the  trayelers  watched 
the  advancing  dond;  bat  suddenly  the  wind 
changed,  the  doud  sailed  away,  and  instead  of  the 
drsaded  storm,  a  most  beautifnl  rainbow  spanned 
the  entire  heavens  from  K  £.  to  &  £.,  extend- 
ing upwards,  at  leut  half  way  to  the  zenith. 
The  colors  were  most  brilliant  and  the  whole 
background  of  a  settled  darkness,  setting  off  the 
rainbow  to  the  best  advantage.  Add  to  this  a 
shadow  or  second  rainbow,  near  the  iirst,  outside 
of  the  ring,  and  not  quite  so  brilliant,  and  the 
whole  was  a  picture  never  to  be  forgotten,  and 
worth  going  many  miles  to  see. 

For  several  days  the  road  ky  among  sand  hills, 
no  house,  no  signs  of  life;  nothing  but  the  hot 
sun  looking  down,  and  scorching  every  tiling  he 
touched.  They  had  traveled  thus  through  sand, 
sand,  sand,  for  many  weaiy  miles,  witli  the  mud- 
dy Flatte  a  little  to  the  right,  when  suddenly 
they  came  upon  some  beautifnl  springs,  opming 
from  the  side  of  the  sand  hills.  The  horses  and 
mules,  equally  with  the  travelers,  enjoyed  the 
cooling  draughts.  In  these  days  of  iidltoads,  the 
travder  can  form  no  just  estimate  of  the  hard- 
ships  and  privations  endured  b/  those  who  made 


» .t  .Mi,-..''ABi.^Eltf-  i^itj- 1^-*  -- 


J£Sl^i.;ikiJi§i,  "%a!iS&m^ 


ifpppp»'*sf9? 


rA£  WB8T. 

ktowardi  the  wind, 
own,  the  guy  ropes 
tches  dng  around 
B  tmvelere  watohed 
iddenly  the  wind 
,  and  instead  of  the 
i]  rainbow  spanned 
L  to  S.  E.,  extend- 
17  to  the  zenith. 
It  and  the  whole 
MS,  setting  off  the 
B.  Add  to  this  a 
ur  the  first,  outside 
brilliant,  and  the 
t)e  forgotten,   and 

r among  sandhills, 
thing  bnt  the  hot 
ng  every  Uiing  he 
bus  through  sand, 
les,  witli  the  mnd- 
t,  when  suddenly 
1  springs,  opming 
*  The  horses  and 
lers,  enjoyed  the 
fsofifdlroads,the 
late  of  the  hard- 
ty  those  who  made 


htdiah  massaobb.  '    88 

the  jonmey  overland  twenty  years  aga 

While  the  general  outline  of  this  oonntiy  is 
a  sandy,  desolate  plain,  occasionally  there  is  a  bit 
of  scenery  that  rivals,  in  beauty,  any  thing  fjnnd 
in  the  world.    Ash  Hollow  is  such  a  sweet  little 
spot    A  clear  and  purKng  stream  flows  gently 
•long  at  the  foot  of  the  hills,  the  sides  Df  which 
are  covered  with  the  most  lovely  wild  loses.  The 
butterflies  flit  from  flower  to  flower,  unconscious 
of  the  presence  of  human  beings.    Little  springs 
gueh  out  along  the  hill  Sides,  "leaving  in  their 
track  most  delicate  green  tapestry.    A  sense  of 
coolness  and  freshness  overcomes  all  sense  of 
fetigue  and  heat,  and  the  traveler  feels  that  he 
oould  remain  here  always  and  be  happy. 

It  was  here  that  the  rude  children  of  natura 
had  pitched  their  tents  and  were  resting  after  a 
long  hunting  excnrsion,  when  they  were  overta- 
ken and  surprised  by  General  Harney  and  his 
men,  and  an  indiscriminate  slaughter  ensued. 
Men,^  women  and  children  were  skin,  with  scaroe- 
ly^onongh  left  to  carry  the  news  to  the  next 
tribe.    Such  treatment  as  this  has  made  for  the 
people  and  government  a  great  deal  of  trouble, 
for  the  Indians  class  all  whites  together  and  take 
revenge  upon  any  white  person  they  nfay  meet 
In  the  great  msjority  of  instances,  the  difficnltiei 
wjtlj^  tbo  Indians  have  been  traced  to  some  ov^ 


«i^ 


84 


advi:ntubb8  nr  thi  vab  wmii 


m 


Ml  <m  tlio  part  of  the  whltei. 

Oar  trayelen  had  now  passed  ne»r1y  ft  mA 
in  traveling  these  arid  and  sandy  plains.  They 
had  oarried  water  and  food,  and  would  have  snf- 
feired  mnoh  from  thirst,  hnt  for  the  springs  that 
oocasionolly  were  found  flowing  Trom  the  i<uid 
hills.  They  came  again  into  the  Stage  Road, 
wfaieh  they  had  left  when  they  crossed  the  Platte, 
a  little  east  of  Court  House  Kock  Station,  and 
about  76  miles  north-west  of  Jnlcsbnrg.  For 
one  week,  they  had  seen  no  house,  or  other  sign 
of  oivilization,  except  a  few  emigranta,  who,  like 
themaelTeB,  were  taking  the  cut-off. 

From  Mr.  Burlingame's  JouniaL 
Saturday  Juno  14. 

We  made  oamp  to-night  near  Soott's  Blnflk 
These  Bluffs  are  50  miles  southeast  of  Ft  Lanu 
mie,  and  are  the  first  indications  of  the  nigged 
and  mountainous  country  into  which  we  are  a- 
bont  to  enter.  They  are  about  600  feet  high, 
▼ery  broken  and  picturesque  in  appearance,  and 
present  to  the  traveler  •  great  yorietyof  wild 
and  beautiful  sceneiy. 

Sunday  June  16. 

This  afternoon  I  started  from  oamp  to  make 
the  ascent  of  tho  bluffs.  After  «n  hpnr's  walk 
I  arrived  at  their  feet,  but  the  problem  confron- 
^  Oft  of  how  tQ  reach  the  top.    In  front  of  pi* 


I^Bti. 


»iii»^cm<fjwj;*s«K«^'.w>?v'^  ■'^'^l 


s  wMi; 


neftrly  % 
f  plains.  They 
would  have  tnf* 
thetpringt  that 
[Trom  the  tfuid 
the  Stage  Hood, 
rossed  the  Platte, 
ick  Station,  and 
Jnlcsbnrg.  For 
M,  or  other  sign 
Igranti,  who,  like 

rOff. 

me's  JonniaL 
14. 

tr  6oott*i  Blnflb. 
leaat  of  Ft  !•»• 
M  of  the  ragged 
which  we  area- 
it  600  feet  high, 
L  appearance,  and 
yariety  of  vild 

15. 

n  camp  to  make 
r  an  hpnr's  walk 
problem  confron- 
.    InfroQtofm« 


"77 


''«vn".iiM.i.'''>ii*^«^pwiwifqii 


OLIIIBINO. 


w^i^mm^'m^f^^ 


85 


and  for  tome  distance  on  either  side  arose  per- 
pendicular walls  of  rock,  entirely  inacceseible. 

However,  by  examining  a  little  more  closely, 
I  fonnd  that  a  few  straggling  cedars  ran  np  the 
mountain  in  two  or  three  places,  and  I  resolved 
to  attempt  the  ascent  in  one  of  these.  On  ap- 
proaching, I  fonnd  to  my  satisfaction,  a  ravine, 
deeply  washed  at  times  by  mountain  torrenta, 
tliongh  now  dry,  which  extended  far  into  the 
mountain  and  continually  upward.  I  followed 
iii.  a  long  way,  not  doubting  that  it  would  lead 
me  to  the  summit;  but  when  about  half  way  up 
the  bluffs,  this  ravine  ended  in  a  cave  or  grot  in 
the  side  of  the  mountain  very  symmetrical  and 
beautiful  in  its  structure,  and  the  walls  of  which 
were  some  twenty  to  thirty  feet  in  perpendicn> 
lar  height. 

Here  I  fonnd  that  travelers  had  cot  their 
names  in  the  soft  sandy  rock,  which  formed  tho 
sides  of  the  cave,  and  leaving  mine  engraved  on 
the  wall,  I  retraced  my  steps  in  search  of  some 
other  mode  of  ascent  Before  descending  fiu>,  I 
found  one  side  of  the  bank  not  quite  so  steep, 
and  a  possibility  indicated  of  climbing  the  moun- 
tain. At  one  place  there  were  two  or  throe 
shelves  or  projections,  looking  something  like 
natural  steps.  I  reached  one  of  them  and  could 
hfttf  attained  the  second,  but  siiw  tM  the  i#- 


"■'':>- 


▲DTBITTUBM  OT  THB  FAB  WltV. 


a^ 


ont  fW>in  thera  wu  di£Boalt  if  not  impoMible. 

By  winding  around  tho  hill  side,  I  arrivfld  nt 
the  top  of  another  ravine,  which  led  m«  by 
dangerons  and  diffloalt  paths  np  and  np  the 
nonntain,  and  after  a  long  walk  and  mnch  exer- 
tion, at  length  reached  the  rammit 

The  scene  that  greeted  my  aatoniihed  yision 
deflei  description.  Mighty,  ragged  ^rooky  crests, 
iilmt  sentinels,  kept  watch  and  ward  oyer  the 
▼an  solitude. 

The  melting  snows  of  countless  winten  had 
seamed  and  scarred  their  sides,  as  the  sun's  heat 
let  loose  their  thundering  torr«itB  down  their 
steep  dedine. 

Tears  may  come  and  go,  many  things  be  re- 
membered and  forgotten  but  the  grandeur,  sub- 
limity and  wild  beauty  of  the  scene  from  that 
mountain  peak  shall  never  be  forgotten. 

To  the  north  and  east  lay  the  Platte  valley; 
to  the  southeast,  bluffs  on  bluffs  arose  forming  a 
sort  of  amphitheater  of  mountains  with  a  court 
or  circular  plain  in  the  center.  To  the  north- 
west, Laramie  Peak  rose  high  above  the  distant 
plains  below,  distinctly  visible,  though  about  100 
miles  away.  While  wrapt  in  wondering  admir- 
ation, I  cast  my  eyes  to  the  southeast  and  saw 
that  a  storm  was  gathering  below  the  mountain. 
yi^ly  qI  thunder  shot  upwards  through  the  dear 


not  ImpoMible. 
i()«,  I  arrivad  at 
ioh  led  m«  by 
op  and  np  the 
and  muoh  ezer> 
Dit 

itoniehed  YiBion 
;ed,roo^orests, 
d  ward  OTer  the 

eat  winten  had 
u  the  iun*«  heat 
imta  down  their 

aj  thiogabere- 
»f(randenr,  avb- 
toeue  firom  that 
irgotten. 

i  Platte  Tallej; 
)  arose  forming  a 
dna  with  a  oonrt 
To  the  north- 
boTO  the  distant 
though  abont  100 
ondering  admir- 
ntheast  and  law 
w  the  mountain. 
khron|[h  the  dear 


wmm, 


'mm 


▲  iXOIKlir  OAMR 


87 


■Ir  ond  oehoed  and  mttbMuted  through  th« 
mouutu.utt.  " 

Vivid  lightning  ihot  throagh  the  doue,  dark 
otond  and  broke  the  atormoload,oTer  thedevot. 
ed  plain  below. 

The  rain  poured  in  torrcnta  and  aa  the  eon 
ahonedown  upon  the  aoene  with  keen  intent  he 
peinted  the  storm  cloud,  with  a  lovdj  rainbow. 

Above  the  elouds,  shut  off  from  the  world  bo. 
low  bj  adense  black  wall,  my  senwitions  wore 
noTol  in  the  extreme.  The  scone  there  beheld 
was  one  seldom  vouchsafed  to  mortals. 

On  returning  to  camp  I  found  that  they  had 
witnessed  one  of  those  terriflo  storms  well  r» 
membered  by  aU  who  have  ever  made  the  jour- 
nay  overland. 

The  camp  waa  thoroughly  drenched  and  sur- 
prised to  hear  that  I  had  been  high  above  the 
storm  and  nntouehed  by  it 

On  the  17th  of  June  we  reached  Ft.  Laramie 
and  were  courteously  and  hospitably  entertained 
by  Gen.  Oraig,  who  is  stationed  hen  to  protect 
the  atage  company  and  emigrants.  We  traveled 
several  days  with  nothing  worthy  of  note  befal- 
ling us,  and  again  struck  the  Platte  on  the  fllat 
Inst,  near  the  mouth  of  Deer  Creek. 

Sunday  in  camp  hu  many  novel  features. 
Some  are  washing,  some  cooking,  some  deaning 


'-'M 


''W' 


•!t 


f'W  9 


88 


ADTMITBMM  Of  TBI  f  AB  WIST. 


mgoBt  and  repairing  duoaagM,  and  in  general 
getting  Uiemseivea  ud  their  belonging!  in  eon- 
dition  for  tlie  oominq;  week  ot  trarol. 

In  the  erening  At'ter  all  things  were  ready  for 
the  ttart.  we  gathered  around  the  bUudng  oamp 
fire  for  a  little  recreation. 

Thongh  the  daya  are  hot,  the  evenings  are  eool 
and  a  fira  ia  almoat  always  a  eheerfal  and  wel- 
come sight  Miss  Julia  gave  us  some  fine  mnsic 
and  thon  wo  all  joined  in  singing  some  of  the 
good  old  hymns  which  are  dear  to  every  heart 

The  evoning  was  passing  in  a  oalm,  pleasant 
manner,  when  a  noise  of  hoofs  was  heard,  and  as 
we  were  in  tlie  Indian  territory  every  ear  was 
strained  to  listen. 

Presently  a  lone  horseman  appeared  in  sight 
and  was  soon   ascertained  to  be  a  white  man. 

He  had  traveled  from  Oalifornia  alone,  having 
encamped  but  thiiee  nighta  with  emigrants  in  tho 
whole  trip.  ^ 

He  was  a  good  specimen  of  the  genus  homo, 
species  Americanus,  lively,  good  natnred  and  in- 
telligent, and  fearing  noUiing  that  walks.  We 
made  him  at  homo,  prepared  a  warm  meal  for 
him,  after  which  he  sank  into  a  quiet  sentimen- 
tal mood,  and  as  he  watched  Miss  Julia  passing  to 
and  fipo,  tears  trickled  down  his  bronaed  but  hand- 
some cheeks,  which  he  hastily  brushed  aside. 


m. 


and  in  graenl 

oDgingt  in  oon> 

trarol. 

s  were  ready  for 

ebUudng  ounp 

ireningt  are  eool 
lieerfal  end  wel- 

•omo  tine  moeio 
ng  lome  of  the 

to  every  heart 
a  calm,  ploaeont 
rae  beard,  and  as 
J  every  ear  was 

appeared  in  eight 
M  a  white  man. 
nia  alone,  having 
omigranti  in  the 

the  genni  homo, 
1  natnred  and  iii- 
that  walka.  We 
\  warm  meal  for 
qniet  ientimen- 
•  Julia  paaeing  to 
nronxed  bat  hand- 
^ihed  aside. 


^W 


OVB  ouasT.  19 

tt  was  evident  that  ho  was  a  man  with  a  heart 
history,  and  by  a  little  persnasion  Arom  iliaa  Ja- 
lia,  he  was  indnoed  to  toll  his  stoiy. 
Tm  TsAvaLBB's  Broav. 

There  wen,  littlBg  aratind  •  dwertol  fUe  oe*  ewalaf , 
<ialta  •  kr|B  party  of  Udiet  uid^UMnea,  when  MIm 
BaOtj  pnpoMd  that  they  get  ap  en  oionnloB  to  the  To* 
iemito  Yallqr.  The  lady  had  been  in  OaUronla  hot  a  Imv 
montha.  and  was  vaiy  enthnalaatio  In  her  pralies  of  the 
ooaotiy,  the  climate  and  the  tceoeiy.  We  entend  into  the 
prqject  with  alacrity  and  arranged  to  leave  San  rnaoiaeo^ 
at  an  early  day.  In  poraoanoe  of  thia  agreement,  a  party 
ol  aix  lafliea  and  eii  gontkmn  loft  the  Gi^,  tot  the  Tdata^ 
ite  on  the  momiog  of  Oet  10th  18S5. 

AU  were  in  high  qririto  and  eiOoyed  the  ride  lmmenad|y. 
VLim  Harley  wm  the  life  of  the  party.  Toong,  beantifnl, 
highly  caltored  and  oioeedingly  gifted  in  oonvonatioa,  ibe 
threw  the  light  of  her  genius  on  all  sorroonding  ot^eeta 
and  kept  her  companions  oonstantly  in  faiiy  land. 

When  we  arrived  at  the  falls  of  the  Toeemito,  her  dSlldrt 
knew  no  bminds.  She  seemed  like  one  entranoed,  and 
bounded  from  peak  to  peak  with  the  agtlity  of  a  yoong  ga. 
■ella.  I  caotiiMied  her  often,  and  said  toher  "My  dear  gli^ 
yoa  most  notTa&torssofar,  yon  will  kMo  yonr  balance  and 
fUL  Toa  moat  not  risk  your  lUb,  for  yoa  aivmore  tbaa 
life  to  mo."  She  tamed  hor  gloriooa  qres  open  me^  and 
with  a  smile,  said, '*Foar  not  for  me,  dear  friaod,  the  Oed 
iiiwhomi  iraaVwUl  pMssrvsoH.* 


r-lfi 


&infe*aWMfeM&i>-  ^r£& ..  i*iSi.t 


V,:-' 


40        ABVSNTtltKS  IK  THX  YAU  IftSSt. 

Wa  Tikitcd  the  "Big  Tceea."  "The  Bridal  VeU,"  uid  i 
af  other  places  of  intereit,  and  weio  aboat  makingansngiv 
BMiitt  to  retain,  when  Mias  Harley  eipreatcd  a  wish  to  Tla> 
It  some  cftves  which  bad  lately  been  disoorered  in  the  mooa* 
tatai  aide.    Her  will  waa  law  with  oa  all,  and  ao  we  went 

Bold  and  frowning  olifEi  rose  high  abore  as,  bat  dimb  we 
mnst  anddimb  we  dfl|  ontilwe  reached  the  cavei.  Ween- 
tend  one  of  them  and  found  a  bcantifal  atream  ronning 
through  it  in  which  flab  abounded.  Bats  and  owla  flitted  to 
and  tn,  and  in  peering  aroand  we  discorerod  aigna  of  hoT 
man  being*-  Constematioo  seized  the  whole  par^.  AH 
hastily  fled.  On  reaching  a  safe  place,  we  diaoorared  that 
Miaa  Hariqr  waa  not  with  vu.  Wo  returned  with  all  haste, 
but  alaa!  too  late.  Hhehad  been  captured  by  the  Indknsll 
When  this  dreadfal  tect  became  apparent,  my  ^heart  atood 
■tin  and  my  tongue  waa  paralized.  I  stood  aa  one  dumb 
with  terror.  What  ahoald  be  done!  What  could  be  donal 
We  naolTod  to  rescue  her.  Piadng  the  other  ladioa  in  aa 
safe  a  place  aa  posdble,  the  men  of  the  par^  haatwied  in 
puranit  of  the  savagea.  Through  mvines  and  cavea,  we 
Bought  her,  through  rivers  we  waded,  up  mountain  crags 
w«  dinbed,  now  finding  the  tndl  of  the  Indians  and  now  los> 
lag  it  The  par^  at  lengtb,beoamedi8heait«Md  and  want- 
ed to  ^ve  op  the  seardL  Isaid'*Qent]emen,yoaoaghtto 
ntom  and  protect  thehidlea  under  your  diargo,  but  I  will 
BtTW  gtre  her  up  while  lifo  ahaO  latt." 

At  thia  their  courage  rerived  and  thqr  naolnd  to  ooiitl» 
wtha  aaardi  and  rescue,  if  posrible,  the  l0M(y  EUnar  ftam 
Uhm  ratblsM  d«BOM.   Wohadjoit  emaqpil  fmaia«M« 


iMMkMMM,. 


miM^&iis, 


fAKUt 


Bridal  yea,"  and  i 
•boat  maktng.anvDgo* 
sfffesMd  a  vrlsh  to  t1»> 
iiscorered  in  the  mooa- 
I  all,  and  woyntnOL 
ktxyre  us,  bat  cUmb  wa 
lied  the  caTea.  Ween- 
itifal  atream  numing 
Bata  and  owla  flitted  to 
iscorerad  aigna  of  hor^ 
the  wliole  parlj.  M 
se,  we  diaoovercd  that 
etaned  with  all  haite, 
itarad  by  tho  Indianall 
uent,  my  .heart  atood 

I  atood  aa  one  dnmb 

What  coold  be  donei 
( the  other  ladloa  in  aa 

the  party  haatened  in 
svinea  and  cavea,  we 
d,up  moantain  ctaRB 
be  Indiana  and  now  loB* 
diaheaitOMd  andwant- 
mtlonen,  joo  ooi^tto 
f  oar  JdMigo,  bot  I  will 

tuy  moIr«d  to  ooBtlB> 
tho  loiMtf  Elinor  fnm 
( ema^iail  tmsaaw* 


i'^^M^v-i"^' '-v: '''.  'kg*' '* 


f,% 


-%tJt;ft..^'TBl=^%1iiife#«^iii&f^: 


Hijl,.]lj|l.iilUllll 


HOntISS  80BS0W. 

wlwB  looking  np  we  aaw  a  8i{(fat  which  fioie  oar  Uood  with 
terror.  The  lovely  girl  waa  on  a  high  prelecting  cliff  aep* 
amted  firom  na  by  a  wide  chaun.  She  stood  in  the  midiit  of 
her  wvage  capton  with  nptnmed  eyes  and  hair  rtreaming 
inthewind.  Sheimpioredthemtospareher, bntwithfioid- 
iih  yells  they  were  preparing  to  tortare  her.  She  cast  one 
glance  of  recognition  at  ns,  ottered  a  piercing  ay  and  threw 
herself  from  the  difi.  Utterly  poweriess  to  save  her,  I 
her  dashed  to  pieces  on  those  ernd  lodn. 

I  would  have  thrown  myself  over  the  precipice  and  died 
with  her  had  not  my  friends  withheld  me.  From  that  mo> 
ment  I  died  to  all  that  men  call  happiness." 

When  the  tra*>'eler  ended,  there  was  not  %  diy 
eje  in  the  company,  and  for  some  moments  there 
was  a  profound  silence.  Respect  and  sympathy 
for  this  afflicted^  man  filled  every  breast  A 
monmfnl  smile  stole  oyer  his  features,  when  at 
length  Miss  Jnlia  ventored  some  words  of  t»>n- 
solation.  He  shook  his  head,  <*No  dear  lady,  my 
heart  lies  buried  with  her  in  that  deep,  dark 
canon.  I  wander  aimlessly  above  hw,  until  it 
shall  please  the  Good  Father  to  call  me  hence 
wherel  hope  to  be  vnited  to  bar  never  to  part" 


^  ;•-..« 


.*avi.A«t  'k' ,- 


f^-Vrrrr 


'■*>'!'-^-:Ti-''.''  {■'"■'t  **  -    ".-"'■^'vrn 


;•»■,<■ 


%!■ 


OHAPTEBVl 


nrOIBBKTB  or  TBAVILi 

Monday,  June  IS. 

W«  enoamped  to  night  near  Gold  Spiingt 
twenty  seven  miles  from  Scott's  Blnffs.  This 
place  has  morn  advantages  for  settlement  than 
any  we  have  passed  since  Marysville,  Kansas. 

Here  at  least  four  prominent  points  attract  at- 
tention: first,  a  splendid  spring  of  water,  one 
of  the  best,  parest  and  most  abundant  I  ever  saw: 
second,  a  tolerably  good  soil:  third,  the  Platte 
River  rushing  tiong  with  its  inexhaustible  sup- 
ply of  water  and  its  undeveloped  capabilities  as 
a  carrying  stream:  fourth,  here,  for  the  first  time 
for  hundreds  of  miles,  -are  found  trees  sufficient 
in  size  and  number  to  be  dignified  by  the  name 
of  timber.  Here  it  seems  a  man  might  find  a. 
home  and  the  means  of  living  and  hero  the  Qreat 
American  Desert  may  be  said  to  end* 


S^ 


.  .\. -s'.'.  ,\'.  ;ir'f-¥>.'->::^ 


i  nne  18. 
Gold  Springs 
BlnffB.  This 
sttlement  Uuui 
He,  Eansu. 
•int0  attract  at- 
of  water,  one 
lantleversaw: 
iid,  the  Platte 
liamtible  rap- 
capabilitiea  aa 
)r  the  first  time 
trees  snffioient 
d  by  the  name 
might  find  a. 
hero  the  Qreat 


^!H^^ii-Wt,gi;»  I  .»it)u;if  lymw 


:%iiiSiiii»itm^;mii^.M^ 


WT.  labamh. 


4S 


Tuesday,  Jane  17. 

Arrived  at  Forft  Laramie,  and  were  very  oonrt- 
oonsly  and  generously  treated  by  Gen.'  Oraig, 
Oommandant  Both  at  Ft  Kearney  and  here 
we  were  snrprised  to  find  no  Fort  properly  speak- 
ing, and  only  a  collection  of  Officers*  buildings, 
SuUer's  Store,  Post  Offioe  sod  soldiers'  tents. 
Wednesday,  June  18.  * 

DroTe  to  day  thir^  miles  over  roada  hilly, 
muddy  and  sandy  by  turns  and  encamped  near 
Horse  Shoe  Station. 

The  Bench  here  is  situated  upon  a  swiftly  flow- 
ing stream  surrounded  by  hills  looming  up  on 
all  sides,  and  everything  indicates  more  enter- 
prise than  is  common  in  this  wild  country. 

Saturday,  Jnno  2T. 
To  day  we  have  again  struck  the  Platte  Biver 
after  having  travelled  100  miles  since  leaving 
Ft  Laramie.  This  evening  while  "standini; 
guard,"  I  heard  a  rumbling  noise  which  proved 
to  be  the  banks  of  the  Platte  caving  in  from  the 
action  of  the  Biver  which  has  a  rapid  current 
and  here  makes  a  short  bend.  The  Peninsula 
about  thirty  rods  across  will  soon  be  worn  away 
and  our  present  camping  ground  will  be  one  of 
those  ipicturesque  little  islands  which  inbound  in 
the  Biver  and  which  greatlj  relieve  the  monot- 
ony of  that  longstretch  of  country  through  which 


ADVJUITUBIS  HI  tBB  FAB  WIST. 


fhe  timveler  mmt  jmu  and  which  is  teohnioallv 
oOled  "The  Plains." 

While  passing  along  the  level  banks  of  the 
Platte  we  are  constantly  reminded  of  the  fact 
that  {his  is  one  oi  nature's  own  road  beds  and 
mnst  some  day  bare  a  Bail-Road  which  will  take 
passengers  oyer  this  ralley  with  lightning  speed 
and  link  the  East  and  West  together  with  bands 
of  steel. 

For  several  days  we  traveled  along  with  only 
the  usual  incidents,  crossed  the  North  Platte, 
paid  $6  a  team  for  ferriage  and  $0  per  bn.  for 
grain  for  our  horses  and  making  an  average  of 
26  miles  a  day.  At  Bweet  Water  bridge  we 
found  Major  Farrell  with  a  company  of  troops 
and  received  supplies  which  were  very  timely 
and  acceptable.  As  we  make  a  turn  in  the  road 
Independence  Rock  appears  to  our  astonished 
eyes.  It  is  a  bold  and  picturesque  granite  rook 
rising  high  above  tlw  surrounding  blufb  and 
seems  to  stand,  like  a  sentinel  of  liberty,  guaid- 
ing  the  surrounding  plains.  We  encamped  for 
dinner  near  its  base  f  nd  some  of  the  party  at- 
tempted an  ascent  which  however  i^iej  found  a 
difficult  undertaking. 

Devil's  Gkte  was  the  next  sensation.  We  had 
heard  many  wild  stories  about  this  plaee  and 
Hiss  Julia  had  set  her  heart  on  making  a  pil> 


..  ^^aac-jk^-atn 


.^-•^...* 


El  WX8T. 

\  is  teehnieally 

1  banks  of  the 
ded  of  the  fact 
road  beds  and 
which  will  take 
lightning  speed 
her  with  Imnds 

long  with  only 
North  Flatte, 
|6  per  bo.  for 
;  an  average  of 
ter  bridge  we 
pany  of  troops 
re  very  timdy 
Eim  iu  the  road 
onr  astonished 
le  granite  rook 
ling  blnfii}  and 
liberty,  gnard- 
encamped  for 
r  the  party  at- 
r  i^hsgr  found  » 

btion.    We  had 

this  plaee  and 

making  a  pil- 


tfi^iii^.ip^?p]ij,,p.i.ijjjft^  j  1^,  .J.  .jrumpipppiiyp 


dbtil's  gatb. 


45 


grimage  to  the  very  spot.  Accordingly  we  en- 
camped early  in  the  afternoon  and  afler  a  hearly 
meal,  prepared  to  make  the  exploration.  As 
we  drew  near  the  awful,  chasm  through  which 
the  Sweet  Water  pours  its  waters,  foaming  and 
dashing  as  if  lashed  into  fury  by  some  unseen 
power,  a  sort  of  wierd  and  solemn  awe  crept  over 
us,  chilling  us  to  the  marrow. 

The  Professor  said  that  "this  was  an  evidenoe 
of  one  of  the  greatest  convulsions  of  nature  and 
must  have  shaken  old  Mother  Earth-  to  her  veiy 
center."  The  rocks  here  seem  to  be  split  into 
two  separate  ledges  as  if  by  a  wedge,  smooth 
and  perpendicular  for  hundreds  of  feet  Hiss 
Julia  said  afterward  that  "if  this  was  the  entrance 
to  the  dominions  of  his  Satanic  Majesty,  she 
would  prefer  to  go  no  further  than  the  gate." 

As  we  were  descending  into  the  valley,  we 
sawalittb  wreath  of  smoke  slowly  curling  up 
through  the  cool  air  and  as  this  is  always  a  sig^ 
of  a  human  habitation  in  these  wild  regions,  we 
came  upon  a  hunter's  cave,  in  the  side  of  the 
rocks.  He  was  preparing  his  evening  meal  and 
was  a  fine  looking  half-blood. 

The  gentleman  of  the  party  soon  engaged  him 
in  conversation  and  found  him  very  inteUigeut 

Jean  Le  Beau,  for  that  was  the  hunter's  name, 
had  been  in  these  r^ons  since  boy-hood  going 


t^ifeiu^li^^^l* 


t?l 


■^1 


«»fv»^^  1  ,<flj«Tain<, 


^^^W^*  ■Jlr'^tPII^*  J^f.  "■' 


iJMy»^l,ll|llljli|[llipp 


!BS^ 


f>m 


#yi 


46        AST1HTUBK8  Of  TB>  FAB  WIST. 

only  ooeasionally  among  cirilized  naen.  Hit  &• 
ther  WM  ono  of  those  daring  Frendimen  who 
have  done  bo  mndi  to  extend  the  knowledge  of 
the  Rockj  Mountains.  He  was  a  trapper  and 
hunter  for  many  years  and  was  the  interpreter 
for  the  Indians  with  the  Gk>vemment.  Ho  mar- 
ried a  chiefs  daughter  and  this  son  was  at  home 
among  his  mother's  peopla 

We  lingered  around  the  month  of  his  cave 
and  listened  to  many  exciting  stories  of  advent- 
ures and  dangers  and  m^ny  legends  of  surpass- 
ing interest 

It  was  growing  late.  Tho  shadows  were 
lengthening  and  a  mist  was  rising  over  the  boil- 
ing angry  waters  as  wo  watched  them  emerge 
from  the  narrow  gorge.  A  nervous  shudder  seis- 
ed us  as  we  thought  %  e  heard  the  sound  of  foot- 
steps near.  It  was  tho  hunter's  wife  returning 
with  her  baby  stripped  upon  her  back.  She 
was  more  frightened  than  we,  until  reassured  by 
a  few  words  in  Indian,  Irom  her  husband. 
Thb  LEonm  of  Dkvil'b  Oatb. 

"Muy  hoBdzeds  of  yean  ago  then  dwelt  in  a  lore^  vaL 
kj  beyond  this  pus  a  poweriol  nation  of  Indian  varrion. 

Iliey  wore  brave  in  battle  and  knew  not  fear.  Fish  and 
game  wen  plenty  and  they  ^ew  neither  cold  nor  hanger/ 

They  gnw  rich  and  poweiiiil  and  fotgcit  to.  wonhip  the 
"Great  Spirit"  or  to  oflinr  np  sacrifioes  aa  ih^y  wen  wont  to 
4fi,  n**  "Gnat  Spirit^' waaaofiXf  the  ea¥tba||0(dc.i|ad^ 


S-l-^/fc 


IKTK^J-^'-.ri-^nV^/iliS 


I  WIST. 

1  men.  His  Ik- 
'rendimeii  who 
)  knowledge  of 
a  trapper  and 
the  interpreter 
lent.  Ho  mar- 
9n  was  at  home 

tth  of  hie  care 
>rieii  of  advent* 
nds  of  snrpaM' 

shadows  were 
p^  over  the  boil- 
[  them  emerge 
IB  shudder  seis- 
I  sound  of  foot- 
wife  retaming 
ler  hack.  She 
til  reassured  bj 
husband. 
Oats. 

reltina  love^vaL 
>f  Iiidian  irarrkn. 
lot  fear.  Fish  and. 
r  cold  nor  hanger. 
ffA  to.  mnahip  the 
Qtej  were  wont  to 
i|tba||Oolc,i^id^ 


JHJiA^li   iuy.llUII!,.^^j.^Vlj.^|pijj^^|,^^|l|j^^ 


BOCKT   HOUNTAHra. 


47 


aMantalu  wave  rent  in  twain.  Many  of  fheae  people  wen 
■wallowed  np  and  tiie  mighty  river  which  had  made  theii 
oountiy  a  paradiae  disappeared  from  their  valley  forever." 

The  mo<»n  was  rising  and  threw  a  pale  and 
ghostly  light  on  all  the  surroundings.  We  re- 
turned  to  camp  feeling  that  every  shrub  was  an 
Indian  warrior  in  disguise  and  found  that  there 
was  considerable  concern  among  our  friends  at 
our  lengthened  stay. 

To-day,  Thursday,  June  26,  we  came  in  sight 
of  the  Rocky  Mountains  proper,  looming  up  in 
the  distance,  their  snow-crowned  summits  min- 
gling with  the  clouds.  To  one  who  had  never 
befo|-e  beheld  these  frowning  sentinels  looking 
down  fxtm  such  vast  heights  upon  this  lower 
earth  the  u'ght  is  grand  beyond  description. 
Our  company  were  in  high  spirits  and  we  en- 
joyed greatly  the  change  from  the  monotony  of 
sand,  sage  brush  and  grease  wood  which  had  been 
our  staple  articles  of  scenery  much  of  the  way. 
We  encamped  at  "Three  Crossings"  near  a  Mor- 
mon  train  of  ninety  five  wagons  on  the  way  to 
Omaha  to  bring  in  emigrants  to  Salt  Lake. 

'The  train  is  sent  out  by  "the  Church"  and  the 
"brethren"  are  allowed  $60  for  the  ase  of  a  yoke 
of  oxen  for  the  trip,  which  is  credited  on  tithing. 
"The  Church"  charges  each  emigrant  $40  pas. 
sage  money,  which  is  u»  be  paid  out  of  his  earn> 
in|^  when  arriving  in  the  ''promised  land," 


£W;< 


AByumnuMjarna  eam  wbst. 

jmbn»  are  lent  to  *^gW^ 
"^i;  This  is  HxeJi^^gUi^l 
^lU  "brotherBrigluM|iij||. 

*#W>PS^«f  Ihe  Indian  «oiiji. 

«tirop'>  with  1U.  ]fla»* Jidia h^iUvaiy 4>»ight 
learlet  scarf  which  greatly  inflamad  the  onpidity 
of  the  young  <<bnok8.**  One  of  these  yonng 
"swells"  had  a  handsome  pony  which  he  offered 
to  give  for  Hiss  Julia's  soar£  She  told  him  she 
would  "swopV  sml  a  he  would  dismount  and  da^ 
Uver  the  pony  jKif^Mi^  J^«i  W>f  Iha  eear^ 
but  just  at  tha  cjritleia  likpaimt  he  would  4MMik 
out  and  ^iioimting  his>Majr  rid^away  like  the 
find.    Ip  a  sl^  tiint Ja  li^f :^  haek«iding 

dongside  ^9ym»mm^**m^'i'i^fm" 

.b^t evidently  it w»W» ^iiit&Ni'#g!Bt hal^of 
the  scarf  without  gM^gii^mm*^^  IbWow. 
ed-ns  a  whole  digr  in  this  wjsy,  but  wbiaiilMrlif* 
came  satisfied  that  the  <<wliite  Mvaw^'  ti|  toO' 
smart  for  him  he  gave  it  up  in  mtgrnA. 
1^  Julia  thought  that  it  wm  MMtiilpf 


L?4u 


J^Xi^i^^.^.f'^.ys-'i 


SsP|i^w.«f"i;pi'i" 


pmmmm'. 


id  the  onpidity 
f  these  yoqng 
hich  he  offered 
le  told  him  ehe 
imoant  and  4e> 
liifff  lih«  eearf) 
h«  woiild^Mk 
iftway  tilM|the 
|»hiek^diiig 

;i^get]iel(l»of 

h^^  IbUoW- 

it%|i<aii,.lirN-.. 
iiiftw*'  4r|»  loo 


AS  nmiAir  pBziroi88. 


49 


wBich  had  attracted  the  attention  of  the  Indians 
to-daj.  "We  visited  an  Indian  wigwam  one  day 
and  were  introdaced  to  the  PrincoAS  of  the  tribe. 
She  was  decked  ont  in  style.  A  wliole  sheet  of 
tin  must  have  been  nsed  np  in  furnishing  her 
bracelets  and  other  adornments.  She  had  a  robe 
of  deer-skin  elaborately  embroidered  with  beads. 
Fringe  of  the  same  material  depended  grRcoAiUy 
from  the  lower  parts  of  the  garment  Her  laoe 
was  handsomely  deeorated  with  Tarioasly  colored 
paints.  From  her  hair  hnng  many  species  of 
feathers  and  bright  strips  of  tin  mingled  with 
beads  and  shells.  The  ribbons  of  oar  ladies  fas- 
cinated her  and  she  more  than  hinted  that  she 
wanted  ns  to  give  them  to  her.  In  fact  she  be- 
came  so  nrgent  npon  the  subject  that  we  fonnd 
it  to  our  advantage  to  take  a  rather  nnccrcmoni- 
ons  leave  of  "Her  Highneiis." 

Saturday,  Jane  23. 
We  made  camp  this  afternoon  rather  early, 
on  the  mountain  side  near  a  snow  bank.  TVe 
are  now  rising  rapidly  into  a  higher  region  and 
the  atmoephere  is  truly  delightful.  Tlie  enn  is 
very  hot  in  the  middle  of  the  day  bnt  the  air  is 
cool,  coming  from  the  snowy  peaks  of  tho  Kocky 
If  onntains.  This  spot  is  one  of  natnro's  loveli. 
est  productions.  A  cool  and  sparkling  spring 
gashes  from  the  mountain  a  little  above,  and 


g|wyyi"^'"''^''-jy!.?*-^T 


'WP'WR' 


''.+-"■** 


,10      ADwmnJiaM  a  tbs  vae  wut. 

•prMdt  oat  OT«r  the  lower  lereU,  oerpeting  them 
with  beentiftil  green  shadet  erer  vuyiiig  •§  a 
dond  fliti  before  the  Ann,  ohanging  the  ihedet 
••  the  ohameleon  ever  ohaogei.  Below  it  a  leT- 
•1  pleteen  rooky  end  barren  save  a  few  straggling 
evergreens  of  stunted  growth.  In  this  lovely 
Rpot  we  were  resting  and  preparing  the  evening 
meal.  The  biscuits  were  taking  in  the  tin  oven 
and  the  antelopo  aud  beoon  frying  on  the  stove, 
and  sending  up  an  aroma  delicious  to  inhale 
Some  one  kwking  down  the  vall^  spied  a  horse- 
nian  coming  towards  our  camp  in  hot  haste. 
<*The  Indians,  the  Indians,"  he  eried  **are  upon 
ne.  We  want  twenty  of  your  men  to  come  wnd 
help  us."  Imagine  the  consternation  and  con- 
fnsion.  A  hasty  consultatioL  waa  had  and  we 
decided  that  it  wonld  not  do  for  the  men  to  leave 
our  camp  to  assist  the  other,  but  that  we  must 
look  to  our  own  safety.  The  courier  reported 
that  his  camp  about  one  mile  east  had  been  at- 
tacked and  that  two  men  were  killed,  that  the 
Indians  had  gone  away  brit  were  momentarily 
espeeted  back  and  that  we  must  prepare  for  an 
Attack  at  any  moment 

We  hastily  prepared  to  join  with  other  emi- 
grants at  a  sort  of  natural  fort  which  we  found 
about  one  mile  distant.  We  collected  about  sev- 
enty wagons  and  forming  a  "corral,"  with  onr 


(HHBSl'*f-'<?''^W^'-  ,i^''»;».'i*^'^''Ai— ^!<-i'*^i  'jii«3W£ib  *A^fei 


■■^^w*- 


iqpi  iiipniJ  liJilHH 


wiar. 


wrpeting  Unm 
•  vuyiog  M  »  • 
Dg  the  thadet 
Below  it  a  lev- 
few  fttnggling 
In  thii  lovely 
Dg  the  evoniag 
in  the  tin  oven 
g  on  the  stove, 
ioni  to  inhale.  . 
!j  spied  a  hone' 
in  hot   haate. 
oried  **are  npon 
en  tooomeMnd 
lation  and  oon- 
raa  had  and  we 
he  rnen  to  leave 
It  that  we  mnst 
inrier  reported 
it  had  been  at- 
killed,  that  the 
«  momentarily 
prepare  for  an 

ith  other  emi- 
eh  wefonnd 

3ted  about  sev. 
1,"  with  our 


■UBDuout  nmumi 


51 


•d! male  indde,  threw  vp  earth  works  and  statioii*  ■ 
edpieket  guards  about  onr  camp.    The  men 
held  a  meeting,  elected  officers  and  made  arrang** 
ments  for  an  attack.    The  camp  one  mile  east 
of  us  had  been  attacked  and  two  men  killed. 

Some  valnable  stock  had  also  been  shot  One 
noble  steed  was  pierced  with  many  poisoned  ar- 
rows. We  sent  a  small  party  to  assist  in  bniy- 
ing  the  dead.  All  was  now  on  military  footing. 
The  camp  was  under  martial  law.  No  one  was 
allowed  to  depart  or  enter  without  giving  the 
countersign.  Sentinels  walked  npon  their  beats 
and  were  relieved  at  stated  intervals  by  others. 
Every  ear  was  strained  to  hear  the  war-whoop* 
No  one  thought  of  sleep. 

About  midnight  the  camp  was  startled  by  the 
firing  of  two  gun  shots  not  iar  distant  This 
was  the  signal  agreed  upon  with  the  camp  east 
of  us  in  case  they  were  attacked.  For  a  mo-- 
mont  we  wore  sure  we  heard  the  wild  war-whoop 
of  the  ssYsges  as  they  pounced  upon  their  vic- 
tims. The  ladies  pale  with  terrror  walked  up 
and  down  the  camp  trying  to  be  calm.  Miss 
Julia  and  Mrs.  Bnrlingame  were  watching  over 
the  children  and  expecting  soon  to  see  the  tom- 
ahawks of  the  Indians  raised  uver  their  heads. 
"This  was  a  moment  of  supreme  egony"  writea 
Mrs.  B.  to  a  friend  "as  we  were  certain  that  it 


\:' 


&i.l.i* 


fpp^ 


iniiiiirvr'^i^ 


■*■ 


MTVf 


IPIP^P^ 


68 


ADTBimnat  iir  tbb  fab  wm. 


to  bo  bot  a  few  moxnento  of  terriblo  rai> 
ptnfo  before  the  dread  reality  would  be  upon  ni." 

It  wa«  aieeirtained  after  a  little  that  tho  ihota 
were  fired  bj  oar  own  men,  who  were  retnming 
from  buying  their  dead  friend*,  and  having 
loat  their  waj  fired  the  uinal  iignal  thota  in  or> 
der  to  haTO  oar  boys  in  camp  know  where  they 
were  and  aniwering,  enable  them  to  find  the 
oamp.  With  a  feeling  of  infinite  relief  and  de> 
Tont  thaakAilneea  for  this  danger  aTortcd,  we 
laid  down  to  snatch  a  little  rest,  not  knowing 
what  might  yet  befall  as. 

The  next  day  being  Sunday,  we  remained  in 
camp  to  rest  and  prepare  for  fatnre  defense. 

Story  after  story  came  into  camp  about  In> 
dian  attacks  and  outrages  and  by  night  we  were 
in  a  state  Iwrdering  on  distraction.  The  gaard 
was  increased,  every  weapon  made  ready,  our 
camp  was  joined  to  another  in  the  same  locality 
and  every  precaution  was  taken  to  avoid  a  sur- 
prise. All  next  day  we  traveled  in  solid  phal- 
anx with  men  detailed  to  guard  the  advance  of 
the  train.  Our  route  lay  among  mountain  fits- 
nesses  fit  for  the  haunts  of  savages.  Beautiful 
springs  gushed  from  the  mountain  sides  flowing 
down  into  lovely  little  valleys  forming  tho  most 
bewitohing  landscapes. and  making  the  weary 
and  way-worn  emigrant  wish  to  rest  here  forever. 


.li'^-vSj^riii 


OtJB  1800M. 


68 


terrible  im- 
be  upon  vs." 
bat  tho  ihott 
sre  returning 
,  and  having 
1  ihott  in  or> 
r  where  they 
1  to  find  the 
relief  and  de> 
'  averted,  we 
not  knowing 

» remained  in 
B  defenie, 
np  about  In> 
light  we  were 
The  gaard 
)e  ready,  our 
same  locality 
avoid  a  snr* 
in  solid  phal- 
he  advance  of 
nountain   faa- 
08.    Beantifni 
tides  flowing 
ning  the  most 
ig  the  weary 
here  forever. 


mii- 


'^Ji^ik^M^i&iJi:, 


But  alas,  tor  all  things  beantifni  t  These  are  the 
ve  7  spots  wheru  tho  savages  are  most^  lilcely  to 
fall  on  their  victims.  These  are  their  oaiies  in 
the  desert  wilderness  which  sttrrounds  them. 
Here  they  repair  after  the  fatigues  of  hunting 
and  long  marches  to  rest  and  enjoy  their  booty. 
We  passed  the  Stillwater  and  coming  out  on  to 
an  open  prairie  we  encamped  nea;  a  beautiful 
spring. 

Tuesday,  J^jly  1. 

This  morning,  Messm.  Bradlsh,  Sexton,  Man- 
uel and  myself  rode  over  to  the  oai;?p  of  Or* 
Collins  of  the  6th  Ohio  Cavalry.  We  had  a  beau- 
tiful ride  along  the  Sweetwater,  winding  as  it 
here  does,  in  a  narrow  valley  between  hills  on 
either  side.  Making  a  sudden  turn  we  cam  at 
once  upon  the  camp.  I  applied  to  Col.  (]ol- 
lins  fur  an  escort,  which  was  readily  granted  and 
thirty  men  detailed  to  go  with  our  train  to  Oreen 
River.  Thursday,  July  8. 

We  are  now  on  the  banks  of  the  famous  Green 
Biver,  the  Mississippi  of  this  region.  The  old 
Charon  who  has  presided  over  the  ferry  here  for 
twenty  eight  yeats  tells  na  that  it  has  never  been 
so  high  l)efore.  The  banks  are  overflowed  and 
the  water  has  backed  up  into  the  ravines  making 
three  rivers  instead  of  one  to  cross.  There  are 
ef  eonrse  no  boats  to  ferry  acm><  j  '  ^lese  bi^ona 


^^fs^^  _..  -_  ,v  ■  'v ' 


p||p4im.  .1..  ■!|iii,iiiu.iijjjii|j;j|..j.tiii»ii  i^j^^^^^pf^||^^|,||^^^ 


64       ADYurTUBis  tif  mi  fab  wist. 


i--i 


0^' 


•nd  we  have  to  improvise  bridges.  Hiis  is  done 
by  onttipg  trees  nod  throwing  them  in  nntil  a 
tolerably  solid  road-way  or  pontoon  bridge  is 
formed.  The  men  then  poll  the  wagons  over,  as 
horses  would  be  snre  to  break  throngh.  The 
horses  swim  over  and  are  ready  to  draw  the  wag- 
ons to  the  next  bridge.  We  had  to  oonstmot 
two  of  these  bridges  before  we  were  near  enough 
to  get  to  the  ferry.  We  are  now  all  safely  dver 
the  bayons  and  on  abeantifnl  little  island.  The 
teams  and  men  are  very  much  fatigned  and  we 
linve  oonelnded  to  stay  hero  over  the  4th  of  Jaly. 
We  went  into  camp  to-night  amid  the  roar  of 
angry  waters  all  aronnd  ns  and  though  exposed 
to  dangers  on  every  side  we  were  thankful  and 
fearless  and  as  I  write  the  camp  is  as  quietly 
sleeping  as  if  in  a  place  of  perfect  security. 

T'ils  wild  life  and  const*""*  adventure  soon 
takes  away  fear  and  indincM  people  to  be  rather 
reckless.  However  with  our  trusty  Ohio  "boys" 
we  feel  no  fear  of'Indians.  The  danger  is  from 
a  sudden  and  rapid  riro  in  the  river  which  would 
place  ns  in  a  very  perilous  position. . 
From  Miss  Julia's  Journal. 

Thursday,  July  8. 

The  perils  and  t|^  breadth  escapes  of  thepast 
week  will  never  be  erased  ftrom  my  memory. 

Ohl  if  we  could  have*foreseen  all  the  trials, 


»t.:,l8sl^'"t-' 


>^         ^M''J,A:^^>. 


lif* 


r5W*?^? 


^m 


W18¥. 

This  is  done 
liem  in  antil  a 
toon  bridge  is 
ragons  over,  m 
throngh.  The 
» draw  the  wag- 
d  to  construct 
re  near  enongh 
all  safely  dver 
e  island.  The 
tigned  and  we 
le  4th  of  Jaly. 
id  the  roar  of 
hough  exposed 
9  thankful  and 
I  is  as  quietly 
t  security, 
dventure  soon 
>le  to  be  rather 
ty  Ohio  "boys" 
danger  is  from 
>r  which  would 
m.. 

July  8. 

tpetof  the  past 
ly  memory, 
lall  the  trials, 


tJHFOKlsmr  PBBIUl 


66 


M 


difficulties,  and  dangers  of  this  over-land  jour- 
ney  we  should  never  have  left  our  comfortable 
homes  for  the  sake  of  adventure.  When  the 
gentlemen  who  rode  over  to  camp  left  us  we  fear- 
ed it  would  be  a  final  leave.  They  were  going 
through  the  worst  Indian  country,  a  region 
strewn  with  the  bones  of  emigrants  who  had  M- 
en  by  the  tomahawks  of  the  savages. 

When,  yesterday,  they  returned  and  with  them 
came  thirty  five  stalwart  Ohio  volunteers,  there 
WM  great  rejoicing  and  three  rousing  cheers  greet- 
ed  the  soldiers.  1  must  doce  my  joomal  to 
prepare  for  to-morrow's  festivities,  as  we  are  go- 
ing to  celebrate  the  4th  of  July  on  the  "Plaina." 

Friday,  July  4th. 
As  the  sun  rose  he  was  greeted  by  a  volley  of 
musketry  which  continued  at  intervals  until  tfie 
camp  wa«  all  astir.  It  had  been  decided  that 
we  were  to  have  a  4tb  of  July  oration,  so  a  speak- 
er»«  stand  was  erected  under  the  spreading  trees 
of  the  Island  and  the  venerable  orator  of  the  day 
Judge  Drave  took  his  seat  on  the  platform,  the 
band  struck  up  «Hail  Columbia"  and  our  Uttle 
party  soon  assembled  to  Hsten  to  a  most  excel- 
lent and  patriotic  discourse.  He  alluded  in  most 
feeling  terms  to  the  war  raging  between  the 
North  and  South  and  deprecated  the  shedding  of 
fratricidal  Uood.    "But"  said  he,  "the  Union 


m 


:*•**«>  ii 


;V,^ 


UPP'wi*. 


t: 


WW 


'^'-'■^7  ~il_^ 


iij»,'i.jw^i!^  '*  ";wv'V'^'*y*'S°"-'-''5^-  • '  ^-/'^^s'.'- ''''^'t'^i^^^y^'^l 


.5^         ADYINTUBiBS   Uf  THX  VAB  WISt. 

must  md  shall  be  preserved  at  any  and  all  has- 
ards."  "l^ortli,  South,  East  and  West,  all  parte 
of  onr  common  country,  bound  together  by  ties 
of  blood,  language  and  religion,  may  they  ever 
remain  as  now  one  undivided  Sepnblic.''  Loud 
applause  greeted  the  speaker  as  he  descended 
from  the  rustic  stage.  The  party  now  divided 
as  seemed  most  congenial.  Some  played  foot- 
ball, others  chess  or  encher  while  the  younger 
portion  selected  a  beautiful  green  lawn  and  dan- 
ced to  the  merry  music  of  the  band. 

The  ladies  being  greatly  in  the  minority  many 
of  the  gentlemen  selected  partners  from  their 
comrades  tying  a  handkerchief  around  their  arms 
to  distinguish  them.  I  never  eaw  a  merrier  or 
more  orderly  party,  fiat  everything  must  come 
to'  an  end,  so  the  dancers,  the  ball  players,  the 
chess  and  card  players  all  gathered  round  a  sump* 
tnoHS  repast. 

In  mirth  and  hilarity,  sallies  of  wit  and  pun- 
gent jokes,  after  dinner  toasts  and  stories  of  ad- 
venture,  the  day  wore  away.  All  concurred  in 
saying  that  it  had  been  a  most  delightful  one. 
Evening  drew  on  and  as  is  customary  in  this  re- 
gion a  bright  camp  fire  was  built  and  all  gather- 
ed round.  We  had  heard  much  of  the  tactics  ot 
the  Indians  in  warfare  and  so  insisted  that  Ser- 
geant EUston  should  relAte  some  of  his  ozperi- 


kte_ 


SfUf 


~^^U. 


j»  ;"'*4iir_'.j>M' 


LB  Wist. 

loy  and  all  lias- 
West,  all  parts 
ogether  by  ties 
may  they  ever 
public.*'  Load 
t  he  descended 
:y  now  divided 
ae  played  foot- 
le the  yonnger 
I  lawn  and  dan- 
ind. 

minority  many 
ers  from  their 
rand  their  arms 
w  a  merrier  or 
ling  must  come 
ill  players,  the 

I  round  a  sump- 

»f  wit  and  pnn- 
d  stories  of  ad- 

II  concurred  in 
delightful  one. 
nary  in  this  re- 
and  all  gather- 
>f  the  tactics  ot 
listed  that  8er- 
)  of  his  ozperi- 


SEliakAWs  StOBT. 


67 


encos  with  the  treacherons  savages.  "We  started" 
said  he  "one  line  morning  in  pursuit  of  a  band 
of  hostile  braves.  We  knew  that  they  were  in 
our  immediate  vicit'ty.  We  also  knew  that  they 
had  the'ir  squaws  and  luggage  with  them,  encamp, 
ed  on  the  banks  of  the  Sweet  Water. 

We  thought  we  had  a  "dead  sure  thing»»  on 
them  and  so  pressed  on  in  fine  Fpirits.  The  riv- 
er at  this  point  was  not  fordable  and  there  was 
no  ferry.  We  felt  sure  we  should  eurprise  them 
and  that  being  unable  to  get  across  the  river 
they  would  fall  an  easy  prey.  They  had  been 
very  troublesome  to  the  emigrants  and  had  kill- 
ed and  robbed  many  families,  while  crossing  the 
plains.  Imagineoursurprise  and  chagrin  when 
on  arriving  at  the  river  we  found  their  camp  de- 
sorted  and  no  trace  either  up  or  down  tlie  river 
could  we  find.  How  could  they  have  esoapedt 
In  our  search  we  found  the  cabin  of  an  old  moun- 
taineer and  learned  from  him  how  they  had  es- 
caped. He  said  that  fearing  the  approach  of  the 
troops  the  Indians  had  the  day  before  all  gone 
over  the  river  and  could  now  be  seen  on  the  oth- 
er side  preparing  for  a  long  march.  The  squaws 
pspooses  and  luggage  had  been  sei\t  over  in  bark 
canoes  and  the  horses  and. braves  swam  the  riv- 
er. Tliis  was  a  most  diflBcult  feat  and  one  utter- 
ly beyond  tiie  reach  of  our  soldiers.    An  Indian 


-< 


^^^m^^^^^^^^^f^ 


Wm-'-f^. 


WM^^!P'^'^^ 


M 


ADVaVTUBBS  Of  TH>  FABWisf. 


win  aend  in  his  pony,  stnphis  bknkat  and  miu< 
ket  on  th«  top  of  his  head,  plunge  in  after  the 
pony  and  thus  swim  almoat  any  river.  **rt  took 
na  three  daya"  said  the  Sergeant  <*to  jbnild  a 
bridge  that  we  dare  trust  to  carry  ns  aorpea  and 
by  this  time  the  Indians  were  fiu*  beyond  onr 
reach,  resting  and  recruiting,  in  some  lovely  vaU 
ley  in  seenritv."  <«Thefie  savages"  continued  he 
'"are  perfectly  iamili  ar  with  all  this  country  while 
our  boys  are  total  strangers.  Every  cave,  moun- 
tain, river  and  valley,  are  alike  easy  of  access 
to  them  and  while  onr  troops  are  planning  how 
they  can  reach  any  point,  the  Indians  are  there 
by  some  short  cnt  or  secret  mountain  pass,  long 
before  them.  It  is  almost  impossible  to  dislodge 
them  or  do  anything  with  them  on  their  own 
hunting  grounds." 

At  the  request  of  Sergeant  Ellston  I  brought 
out  my  Guitar  and  we  sang  some  parting  songs. 
Hie  **boys"  leave  us  to- morrow,  as  Green  River 
is  as  far  as  Ool.  Collin's  command  goes.  We 
feel  deeply  grateful  for  their  protection  and 
shall  long  remember  this  4th  of  July  on  the 
Green  Kiver  Island.  All  joined,  io  singing 
"Homo,  Sweet  Home,"  and  at  its  dose,  retired 
to  rest,  to  be  prepared  for  the  exoitQnenti  and 
fiitignes  of  the  coming  day. 


i^mifMMim^M^M^^^^^^^m 


twisf. 


-:);■«"«!•  r"'S.- 


Boket  and  miui- 
ge  in  after  the 
river,  "ft  took 
nt  «to  ]i>iiilda 
J  ns  (Msrpm  and 
kr  bejond  otir 
ome  lovely  val> 
i"  continued  he 
B  conntry  while 
\Tj  cave,  monn- 

easy  of  aoceM 
B  pluming  how 
dians  are  there 
itain  pass,  long 
ible  to  dislodge 

on  their  own 

Bton  I  brought 
)  parting  songs, 
as  Green  River 
md  goes.  We 
protection  and 
>f  July  on  the 
led.  in  singing 
s  close,  retired 
leiteinents  and 


OHAPTEBVIL 

aUMlSQt  BOBNKS  AHD  TBIAIS. 


From  Mr.  Burlingame's  JonmaL 

Saturday,  July  6. 

We  arose  this  morning,  feeling  that  we  had  a 
"Big  Job;"  as  Lincoln  calls  the  Rebellion,  befoi-e 
us.  We  had  crossed  two  sloughs  preliminary  to 
the  main  crossing  and  had  now  to  cross  the  third 
to  get  to  the  ferry.  Wo  drove  io  our  lour  horses 
and  in  a  twinkling  the  strong  current  took  them 
off  their  feet  They  were  all  down  and  I  was  in 
the  water  trying  to  get  the  harness  off  them  leav- 
ing them  free  to  swim.  As  I  was  on  the  upper 
side  of  the  wagon  the  current  carried  me  under 
tiie  horses  feet  One  of  the  horses  lost  all  heart 
and  would  have  drowned  had  not  her  head  been 
held  out  of  the  water.  In  this  plight  myself 
and  all  the  horses  must  have  perislwd  had  not 
Mrs.  B,  induced  some  men,  totel  strangers  to 
VB,  to  risk  their  lives  to  save  mine.    Ihey  swam 


3^ 


»1 


iSSis;, 


BK" Tc,  "   I'V' 


ipi!^i)i»'Wf'lW^^ 


AbVlBlltUJklS  fit  TBX  VAB  WIST. 


in  and  usisting  the  hones  to  their  feet,  adjnsted 
the  harness  and  let  the  horses  free  from  the  wag- 
ons, when  they  swam  to  the  opposite  bank  in 
safety.  Then  by  means  of  long  ropes  fixed  to 
the  wagon  we  managed  to  pnll  it  through.  We 
were  now*  at  the  ferry  but  standing  in  three  feet 
of  water.  By  this  time  many  were  waiting  to 
eross  and  we  stood  there  waiting  onr  tnm  until 
nearly  dark.  The  ferry  wa9  a  fiat  scow  large 
enough  for  two  wagons  and  several  horses,  and 
was  propelled  by  a  rope.  To  cross  on  such  a 
boat  over  such  a  wide  and  swift  stream  would 
be  risking  a  good  deal,  but  to  cross  now  when 
Uie  mountain  snows  had  swollen  (his  to  a  tre- 
mendous flood,  roaring  like  a  cataract  was  dan- 
gerous in  the  extreme.  There  was  however  no 
help  for  it  and  we  had  to  nerve  ourselves  to  the 
task.  Just  as  it  became  onr  turn  to  eross  aad 
the  shades  oi  night  made  everything  appear 
more  portentous  we  looked  up  the  stream  and 
behold  with  dismay  an  immense  tree  with  huge 
branches  washing  down  upon  ourfeiry.  We 
held  our  breath.  Would  the  branches  catch  the 
rope  and  break  it  and  thns  leave  us  here,  we 
knew  not  how  long!  Would  the  tree  ride  under 
the  rope.  We  strained  our  eyes  to  see.  The 
huge  monster,  heedless  of  onr  presence  or  onr 
needs  rushed  on.    The  top  branches  oan j^t  the 


W^^ 


i^^m'i 


aJSfcl"^    ."LSlS. '«!*!*       •Wt-.'.' 


mm 


fV>'>:'*^m 


IB  WTO. 

leir  feet,  •djnited 
ee  from  the  wag- 
>ppoBite  bank  in 
ig  ropes  fixed  to 
it  through.  We 
ling  in  three  feet 

were  waiting  to 
ig  our  turn  until 

flat  soow  large 
reral  horses,  and 

cross  on  such  a 
ft  stream  would 
cross  now  when 
en  this  to  a  tro- 
iataract  was  dan« 
was  however  no 

ourselves  to  the 
urn  to  cross  and 
erything  appear 

the  st3<eam  and 
le  tree  with  huge 

ourfeny.  Wo 
ranches  catch  the 
ave  us  here,  we 
9  tree  ride  under 
jres  to  see.    The 

presence  or  our 
iches  caught  the 


lWij.j'wiJWi»s»iP»?np 


WWP 


mmmm 


IT.  BBISOEB. 


rope,  passed  it  and  left  it  whole.  Hurrah  for 
the  rope,  hurrah  for  the  rope,  hip,  hip,  hurrah II 
We  are  safe.  God  be  thanked  was  devoutly 
breathed  by  many  voices.  On  we  drove  with 
onr  household  goods,  trusting  to  this  frail 
bark  which  quivered  and  creaked  in  every  joint. 
As  we  neared  the  powerful  and  swift  current  we 
momentarily  expected  to  be  swallowed  up.  A 
single  move  of  the  hoi-ses  or  any  change  in  the 
balance  wonld  have  been  fatal.  The  horses  un- 
derstood the  danger  as  well  as  we  and  kept  per- 
ffectly  quiet  unt'l  we  were  safe  against  the  other 
shore.  This  the  crowning  peril  of  our  perilous 
journey  being  safely  passed,  we  went  into  camp 
with  grateful  hearts. 

Monday,  Jnly  7. 
At  Green  River  we  took  a  new  escort  of  six 
mounted  men.  Mormon  volunteers.  We  travel- 
ed yesterday  about  18  miles  and  encamping  at 
Ham's  Fork,  formed  the  acquaintance  of  Judge 
Carter  and  lady  of  Ft.  Bridger.  They  were  en 
route  for  the  States.  Judge  0.  gave  us  letters 
of  introduction  to  Mr.  Hamilton  and  Ool.  Mann 
of  Ft  Bridger.  On  arriving  at  Bridger  to-day, 
wo  were  most  kindly  received  and  hospitably 
entertained  by  the  resident  officers  and  men. 
Bridger  is  a  perfect  gem  on  these  arid  plains,  an 
oasis  in  the  desert    Every  thing  that  genaraae 


h^sM^^iSnh' 


f^lffffm^m^i9m\w,jji%iL,Mm9-,j^^ 


9^ 


62 


ADVSNTUftXS  IK  THB  VAHWIST. 


:.■'■■) 


heart!  oonld  devise  wm  done  to  make  our  ttaj 
here  delightful.  Wo  were  iovitud  to  Jndge  Car- 
ter'! residence  and  entertained  in  right  royal 
style  by  Mr.  Hamilton  who  bad  oharge  in  the 
absenoe  of  the  Jndge. 

The  drive  yesterday,  over  rongh  roada  at  a 
rapid  rate,  and  onr  long  drive  to-day  have  so 
wearied  onr  horses  that  I  determined  to  leave 

0 

them  at  the  Ft  and  go  on  by  stage.  The  Mor- 
mon edeort  to-day  pnt  their  own  horsea  in  our 
wagon  and  let  onrs  rest  Sergeant  Atwood  has 
volunteered  to  proonre  for  us  four  fresh  mnles 
to  take  rj  on  to  Salt  Lake  City.  Thiaofforwaa 
gratefully  accepted. 

Tuesday,  Jnly  8. 
This  morning,  Sergeant  Atwood  appeared  with 
the  mules  and  a  new  escort  of  six  mounted  men, 
and  about  ten  o'clock  we  started  under  more  fa- 
vorable anspices  for  Salt  Lake  Oity.  Not  wish- 
ing  to  leave  the  train  with  which  we  had  travel* 
ed  so  long,  we  delayed  starting  and  traveled  as 
slowly  as  we'conld  induce  the  <*boys"  to  go,  but 
th^  escort  was  composed  of  young  morn^ons  who 
had  been  in  the  volunteer  servioe  against  the  In- 
dians  and  having  been  out  two  months,  were  in 
a  hurry  to  get  home.  However  wo  managed  to 
(top  them  in  'Quaking  Asp  Hollow,"  twen^ 
eij^ht  miles  from  the  Ft  and  our  friends  OMuing 


S  Ct,%\    ■*"«&! 


Alt  WIST. 

:o  make  oar  stay 
tiid  to  Jndge  Cftr- 
id  in  right  royal 
ad  charge  in  the 

rough  roadt  at  a 
to-day  have  ao 
ermined  to  leave 
atage.  fhe  Mor- 
wn  horsea  in  onr 
;eant  Atwood  haa 
four  freah  mnlea 
J.    Thia  oiSw  waa 

y,  Jnly  8. 
ood  appeared  with 
aix  moanted  men, 
ed  nnder  more  &- 
Oity.  Not  wiah. 
ioh  we  had  trayel> 
g  and  traveled  aa 
"boya"  to  go,  bnt 
mg  mombona  who 
ioe  againat  the  In- 
>  montha,  were  in 
ur  we  managed  to 
Hollow,''  twen^ 
nr  frimda  eoming 


nUDLB   BOCOC 


np  we  all  made  eamp  together.    The  graaa  to 
night  waa  very  fine,  with  plenty  of  aagowowl 
for  f nel  and  tolerably  good  water.    On  the  whole 
thia  ia  a  very  good  eamp  and  aa  I  am  relieved 
from  the  oare  of  my  five  horaea,  which  were  left 
at  Ft  B.  I  am  in  a  good  aitnation  to  enjoy  the 
pleaaurea  of  eamp  life.  *  I  retired  feeling  better 
than  any  time  ainoe  leaving  the  Statea.    The 
ftoe  of  the  ooontry  haa  nndergone  »  wonderfal 
change.    The  eonntry  ia  roogh  and  moontaiu- 
ona,  bnt  vegetation  begina  to  appear.    Some- 
thing beddea  the  everlaating  aage  brnah  and 
grease  wood  ao  often  mentioned  by  Horace  Groe- 
ly  in  hia  ''Trip  to  California  and  Oregon."    At 
Quaking  Aap  Spring,  there  ia  a  beautiful  grove 
of  theae  tnea,  riaing  tier  above  tier  and  making 
a  very  lovely  and  attractive  picture,  breaking  up- 
on the  aight  auddenly  after  aeeing  nothing  of  the 
kind  for  nearly  a  thouaand  milea.    We  are  now 
approaching  Salt  Lake  Valley,  and  we  all  abare 
-  in  the  fiseling  of  delight  incident  to  getting  to 
ourjoumey'aend.    Wecroaaed  Bear  Biver  on 
a  toll  bridge  and  eharged  the  toll  to  "Unele  Sam." 
We  encamped  for  our  nooning  yeaterday  at  Nee- 
dle Bode  one  of  tiie  moat  picturcftque  bita  of 
acenery  on  onr  way.    The  rooka  riae  npln  apiree 
like  huge  needlea  and  aeem  to  be  made  literally 
of  ateel,  they  gliaten  ao  in  tlie  annlight    The 


^,^^^^^^a>& 


'A 


64 


▲DVENTUBKS  IK  THX  FAB  WI8T. 


neodlea  tre  of  all  lengths  and  tome  Mem  to 
pierce  the  sky.  A  cool  rofrmhing  Btream  flow* 
down  the  canon  malting  the  sweetest  mnsio  that 
werrj  travelers  in  these  regions  can  ever  hear. 
In  the  afternoon  we  had  a  delightful  ride  down 
Echo  Oanon.  This  is  a  beantifnl  valley  twenty 
five  or  thirty  miles  long  and  so  named  because 
of  the  position  of  the  monntaina  in  which  sonnd 
revorberatea  from  side  to  aide  in  a  mo»t  won- 
derful manner  filliofl;  the  valley  with  goblins,  fai- 
ries, demons  and  all  sorts  of  wierd  and  unearth- 
ly sounds. 

Our  mormon  drivora  are  very  Jehus  and  the 
way  we  drove  down  those  steep  and  dangerous 
declivities,  turning  sharp  corners  and  dashing 
over  rocks  and  streams,  was  something  fearful 
to  contemplate.  We  passed  Gacbo  Cavo  a  large 
opening  in  the  polld  rock  and  our  guides  regaled 
us  with  many  wild  adventures  with  Indians  and 
VmoA  Agents  who  had  their  rendczvons  in  this 
cave.  Our  escort  wero  also  detailed  to  take  two 
prisoners,  horee  thieves,  to  Salt  Lake  City.  We 
wero  surprised  to  see  them  allowed  full  liberty 
to  go  whore, they  pleased  and  npon  inquiry  we 
were  told  that  this  was  tho  custom  in  this  conn- 
try,  Brigham  Young's  plan  being  to  givo  tho 
prisoners  every  chance  to  escape  and  then  to  have 
them  shot  down  by  the  police,  thus  saving  con- 


—.-. 


B  WX8T. 

•ome  Mem  to 
Dg  Blream  flow* 
etest  mniio  that 

can  ever  hear, 
htfal  ride  down 
1  valley  twenty 
I  named  because 
linwhiohsonnd 
in  a  most  won* 
Ith  goblins,  fai- 
»rd  and  aneartb> 

f  Johns  and  the 
and  dangcrona 
era  and  dashing 
mething  foarl'al 
•hu  Gave  a  large 
r  guides  regaled 
rith  Indians  and 
idczvons  in  this 
ilcd  to  take  two 
Lake  City.  We 
kved  full  liberty 
ipon  inquiry  we 
m  in  this  cono- 
3ing  togivoikho 
md  tiien  to  have 
bna  saving  con> 


■I    w    .>  WW, 


wm 


•m* 


WA1Z8ATCB  MOUlTTAZHai  65 

•Idorable  expensa  Onr  delinquents  nnderstood 
the  game  perfectly  and  made  not  the  slightest 
eiTort  to  leave  ns.  We  were  now  within  a  few 
miles  of  'Zion.' 

Between  the  western  border  of  the  States  on 
the  Atlantic  side,  and  the  Pacific  States,  there 
•TO  vast  prairies,  dreary  and  treeless,  sandhills, 
mnd.flats,  rocky  mountains  and  rapid  rivers. 
After  a  journey  of  twelve  hundred  miles,  wind- 
ing  through  the  tortnons  mbnntain  defiles,  erose- 
ittg  rivers  with  precipitous  banka  and  mshing, 
mighty  currents,  over  roads  that  would  terrify 
expert  Jehus,  wearied  with  a  monotony  of  sand, 
sage  brush  and  grease  wood,  we  stand  at  last  on 
an  eminence  of  the  Wahsatch  Mountains,  over 
eight  thousand  feet  above  the  level  of  the  Ocean, 
surrounded  by  )>eaks  that  rise  majestically  above 
our  heads,  and  ia  the  deep  nooks  of  which  con- 
tinnnlly  glitters  eternal  snow.    Behind  ns  are 
receding  hills,  streams  sparkling  like  diamonds 
in  the  sunlight,  the  trembling  foliage  of  the 
quaking  aspen,  harrow  gorges  and  dark,  deep 
abysses  in  tlie  distance.    Before  n8,4he.moiin- 
tains  grow  lower,  and  a  lovely  valley  relieves  the 
tight  in  the  south  Meat.    This  is  our  first  glimpse 
of  the  Valley  of  the  Great  Salt  Lake.    Uere  on 
the  summit  of  "big  mountain,"  the  mormon  em 
grants  faU  on  their  kueee  and  prayj  some  ihont 


-it. 


66         AOTUIXIIRM  IV  TBI  ffAF  «f ItT. 

boMOOM  ud  hallelnjthi;  vmj  woep;  hasbandi 
kiM  their  wivei^,  aud  r-Vi^ntt  tlioir  children  in 
their  joy,  end  the  ve-y  faithful  declare  that  they 
feel  the  Spirit  of  Gdd  pervading  the  atmoepliert 
and  enthnsiattically  bulieve  all  their  toils  fally 
repaid,  for  they  have  at  length  come  home,  where 
the  ^wiolced  oease  from  troubling  and  the  weary 
are  at  rest."  We .  lelt  almost  at  happy  as  the 
mormons,  to  know  that  our  long  and  perilous 
jonmej  was  at  an  end  and  that  only  eighteen 
miles  now  separated  us  from  rest  and  society. 

Sergeant  Atwood,  a  chivalric  Englishman,  was 
greatly  elated  with  his  position  and  was  deter- 
mined to  gojntu  Salt  Lake  City  in  grand  style- 
Accordingly  on  the  morning  of  *Jie  day  we  were 
to  reach  the  City,  he  called  bis  escort  together 
and  detailed  two  to  ride  ahead,  two  behind  and 
one  on  each  side  of  the  wagon*  in  the  fsshioh  of 
the  retainers  of  the  middle  ages.  The  cortege 
thus  arranged,  we  cross  another  mountain  ridge, 
and  descend  into  a  most  delightfully  picturesque 
gorge,  the  '^Emigration  Canon."  Admiring  the 
beauties  of  iU  rocky  heiirhta,  the  slopes  oovered 
with  shrubbery  and  painted  in  all  sorts  of  rich 
colors,  at  though  a  rsinbow  had  been  wrecked  on 
the  hillside,  we  turn  an  abrupt  point  and  the 
sight  that  greets  our  eyes,  is  indeed  beautifnl. 

The  valley  lies  spread  out  like  a  green  pasture^ 


:  '.VAtiafcti- 


iW  «ritT. 

woep;  basbandt 
heir  children  in 
ieclaro  that  they 
I  the  ntmoephere 

their  toiU  ftilly 
)ine  home,  where 
ig  and  the  weary 

aa  happy  as  the 
ng  and  perilona 
at  only  eighteen 
iftt  and  tociety. 
Englishman,  was 
and  was  deter- 
y  in  grand  style* 
'  'Jie  day  we  were 
B  escort  together 

two  behind  and 

in  the  fashio^  of 
;es.  The  cortege 
r  mountain  ridge, 
tfally  piotnresqae 
"  Admiring  the 
he  slopes  covered 
i  all  sorts  of  rich 
I  been  wreeked  on 
pt  point  and  the 
deed  beautifal. 
e  a  green  pasture^ 


••^ 


w  ipn 


tALT  LAKS  OITT* 


fPF 


67 


the  Jordan  like  a  thread  of  silver  winding 
tlirongli,  the  golden  grain  waving  in  the  wind 
the  orchards  with  their  mddy  fhiit,  the  gardens 
filled  with  vegetables  and  sweot  scouted  flowen, 
•11  give  evidence  that  the  Goddess  of  plenty  pre. 
sidea  over  this  lovely  valley  of  tho  Saints. 

We  are  on  the  rolling  brow  of  a  slight  decline, 
several  hundred  feet  above  onr  heads  there  an 
long,  level  lines  of  ridges,  which  are  deeply  in- 
dented  on  the  monntaina,  as  far  as  onr  sight  can 
reach.  These  are  called  "benches,"  and  extend 
thronghont  the  entire  range  of  valleys;  are  plain- 
ly  visible,  exactly  level,  and  are  the  ancient 
shores  of  the  Great  Salt  Lake,  which  lies  like  a 
bine  tinted  mirror  85  miles  to  the  north-west. 
As  we  drove  down  those  phiteans  or  benches, 
that  rise  one  above  another,  the  bagler  made  the 
welkin  ring  with  his  merry  notes,  the  inhabit- 
ants,  men  women  and  children  rnshed  to  tho 
streets  to  see  us  ride  by.  Tims  heralded  we  draw 
up  at  the  "Townsend  House"  and  were  very  gra- 
cionsly  received  by  "mine  host** 


iif£Siiiii£issiMiimmf^^ 


\ 


^    I 


I 


^^yy-"....i^ 


^5w^^ww**fps";'""'r" 


-■i.'    '^ri^^} 


/^  ;%.-''■■-- 


ft'.. 


^.' 


OHAPTEB  Vm. 


Un  AMONG  TBS  HOBMOHSl 

The- news  spread  rapid!  j  and  Boon  all  Salt  Lake 
Oity  knew  that  the  Judges  had  arrived  and  diat 
they  had  brought  their  I'awilieB,  and  had  come 
to  live  among  them.  Gov.  H.  was  'lore,  having 
arrived  a  few  days  before.  All  mprmondom  was  - 
on  the  qni  vive.  We  received  nninerons  calls 
and  invitations,  boqnets,  and  baskets  of  fmiti 
and  every  attention  that  we  conld  desire.  Mrs. 
Hooper,  wife  of  the  mormon  representative  in 
congress,  called  and  invited  us  to  her  house  for 
the  following  day.  We  met  a  number  of  prom> 
inent  mormons  as  well  as  several  "Igentilc"  mer- 
chants. Miss  Julia  was  delighted  with  Mrs.  H. 
and  declared  that  she  could  see  no.  difference  be** 
tween  mormons  and  other  people.  In  a  few  days 
it  was  intimated  than  Iiesidont  Yoong  would 


ttj±. 


i^^"*'* 


.....        ,    ■■.  ...  ■:«-:,v:^.;-.tH- 


in. 

BMosai 

lOon  all  Salt  Lake 
arrived  and  tiiat 
I,  and  had  come 
was  'lore,  having 
mprmondom  was  - 
[  nnuterons  calls 
baskets  of  frait, 
lid  desire.  Mrs. 
epresentativ^  in 
to  her  hoQSo  for 
mmber  of  prom* 
il  "gentile'*  mer- 
ed  with  Mrs.  H. 
no,  difference  be> 
e.  In  a  few  days 
at  Young  wonld 


rMMmm''---'!f-"'r 


tlBlOBAH  TOUnO. 


69 


be  happy  to  receive  a  call  fr..m  the  Tndges  and 
families.    His  Highness  never  makes  calls,  but 
is  always  called  upon,  a  la  the  crowned  heads  of 
Europe.    Judge  Prave,  Mrs.  Burlingame,  Miss 
Julia  and  myself,  called  on  "President  Young" 
and  were  very  graciously  m«ived.    Brigham 
Young  is  a  man  of  medium  height,  compact 
frame,  with  a  manner  deliberate  and  impressive. 
His  hair  is  sandy  and  inclined  to  cnrl,  features 
regular  and  expressive  of  great  determination. 
The  lower  jaw  is  firmly  set  and  very  heavy,  in- 
dicating  a  savage    vindictiveness,    which  one 
would  dislike  to  arouse-    His  manner  towards 
strangers  is  simple  and  unpretending,  almost 
winning.    In  conve- :  ation  he  is  pleasant  and  af- 
fable, but  under  the  slightest  contradiction  or 
opposition^  he  bec<  mcs  restive,  his  eye  flashes 
fire  and  the  savage  element  predominates  at  once. 
Strangers  are  favorably  impressed  with  the  first 
visit  to  his  office.    They  go  to  see  and  hear  and 
Brigham  looks  well  and  is  a  good  talker.    He 
has  talent,  if  not  genius,  when  therefore,  he  is 
master  of  the  field  and  hat  the  choice  of  topics, 
he  never  fails  to  make  hiiuself  interesting. 

Our  call  was  very  pleasant.  He  invited  the 
lAdies  to  call  agnin,  when  he  would  introduce 
them  to  "some  of  his  wives,"  and  have  "some  of 
his  daughters"  play  for  them.    He  was  very  po- 


■Axe-     -^'•t^^^ftv'^ 


".■,V*y-i-*».--.^  ,-»*^^ 


■r**>f*f 


ADYvstTiiiixs  nr  ths  fab  ^b69. 


lite, to  MisB  Julia  telling  her  he  knew  she  would 
like  the  oitj  and  the  people,  and  hoping  her  stay 
with  "his  people,*'  would  prove  agreeable. 

Yesterday,  Sunday,  we  all  attended  charch  at 
the  tabernacle.  Temple  Square  contains  ten 
Hcres;  surrounded  by  a  ten-toot  wall,  with  four 
gates,  around  which  are  planted  some  shudo 
trees.  We  enter  at  the  South  gate  and  to  the 
west  is  the  tabernacle.  This  is  an  adobe  stmeture 
126  feet  long  by  64  feet  wida  It  will  seat  over 
2000  persons  and  it  is  here  that  Brigbam  and 
other  leaders  give^  the  word  of  the  Lord  every 
Biibhath  to  the  people.  There  is  an  instrumental 
band  that  plays  marches,  polkas,  original  mor- 
mon songs  to  the  tune  of  "old  Dan  Tucker," 
Bach's  chants  and  Haendel's  oratorios.  A  fine 
organ  and  good  choir  also  add  to  this  unique  en- 
tertainment. (Jpon  our  entrance  wo  were  im- 
mediately shown  to  one  of  «Bro.  BrighamV 
pews  and  seated  with  Mrs.  Cobb  one  of  the  most 
accomplished  of  his  wives.  In  the  course  of  the 
sermon  Brigham  said 

"I  defy  the  world  to  prove  that  I  have  infringed  upon  the 
United  States  law.  If  you  toll  ihem  a  mormon  haa  two 
wives  t!)oy  are  Rhockod  and  call  it  blasphemy.  If  you  whis- 
per such  a  thing  in  the  ears  of  a  gentile,  who  takes  a  fresh 
wife  every  night  \he  w  thundontmok  with  the  enormity  of 
the  crime. 

"When  the  officers  returned  ftom  this  tecritoiy  to  the- 
states,  did  we  send  them  awaf?  We  did  not.    I  will  tall 


knew  she  would 
hoping  her  stay 


ended  charoh  at 
re  contains  ten 

wall,  with  four 
ted  some  shudo 
gate  and  to  the 
D  adohe  Btmctnre 

It  will  Beat  over 
at  Brigbam  and 

the  Lord  every 
an  instrumental 
as,  original  mor- 
d  Dan  Tucker," 
ratorios.  A  fine 
0  this  nniqne  en- 
ice  wo  were  im- 
Bro.  BrighamV 
» one  of  the  most 
the  course  of  the 

re  infnnged  upon  the 
a  mormon  hai  two 
phemy.  If  you  whit- 
le,  who  takes  a  fi-eth 
with  the  enormity  of 

thie  twritory  to  the- 
did  not.    IwiUtaU 


.1,  .•iiajijiiif^^n^na^jppfn 


A  TBA  PABTY. 


71 


Jron  what  t  did  and  what  I  will  do  agrain.  I  did  chatUae 
the  poor,  mean,  rai»erable  ruffian,  the  poor,  miaersble  cie»> 
ture  who  came  here,  b.>  the  name  of  Brochns,  when  he  a- 
rose  before  this  people,  to  preach  to  them,  and  tell  them  of 
meanness  which  he  supposed  they  were  guilty  of  and  fa-a- 
duce  their  character.  It  is  true,  as  it  is  said  in  the  report  of 
these  officers,  if  I  had  crooked  my  little  finger  he  would  have 
been  used  up.  But  I  did  not  bend  it.  If  1  had,  the  sisters 
alone  felt  indignant  enough  to  have  chopped  him  in  ineoes." 

This  and  more  of  the  same  sort  made  up  the 
sermon  wliich  was  evidently  intended  for  the 
henoiit  of  the  new  federal  officers  who  were  all 
present.  Thus  forewarned,  the  Governor  and 
Jndges,  resolved  to  proceed  carefnlly  and  to  a- 
void  any  conflict  with  the  mormon  authorities, 
if  possible.  In  a  few  days  we  received  an  Invi- 
tation to  tea  at  the  house  of  Mrs.  Cook. 

Several  of  our  party  had  known  this  lady  in 
the  States.  She  and  her  husband  wore  on  their 
way  to  ('alifomia,  and  on  arriving  at  Salt  Lake 
City  were  so  plcaBcd  with  the  place  and  people, 
that  they  concluded  to  remain.  Mrs.  C.  being 
a  fine  musician  was  soon  interested  in  the  choir 
and  singing  societies  and  was  so  handsomely  and 
i?enerou8ly  treated  by  Young  that  she  embraced 
the  faith.  She  is  a  prominent  person  in  mor- 
mon society,  and  it  is  at  her  home  that  "Bro. 
Brigbam"  meets  those  gentiles  whom  he  wishes 
to  influence.  Miss  Julia  was  quite  elated,  feel- 
ing that  we  were  about  to  meet  with  some  of 


m^^smm^^'. 


w 

TT-'Te^' 

~- 

t' 

kA 

I; 


Ir 


78    ADTXN TURES  IN  TBS  VAk  WXSf  . 

the  elite  of  monuoodom.  We  met  here  Presi- 
dent Brigbam  Yoniig  and  Mrs.  Cobb,  one  of 
his  most  accbrnplished  wives,  Secretary  Faller, 
several  mormon  dignitaries  and  their  wives, Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Bradish,  Professor  Redfield,  Gov.  Har- 
ding andJadge  Drave.  The  prophet' was  po- 
liteness itself,  and  introduced  as  to  all  of  the 
company,  and  conversed  in  a  most  animated 
and  agreeable  manner.  He  was  particnlarly 
amiable  and  gallant  to  Miss  Jnlia.  Daring  the 
coarse  of  the  evening,  the  conversation  turned 
on  the  change  of  Governor,  and  Judges,  and 
Brigham's  brow  darkened  at  once  and  he  said: 
"Then  is  no  need  of  any  diflScnlty,  and  tiicro  need  be  none 
if  tho  offiocntio  their  duty  and  mind  their  inra  nffain.  If 
th«y  do  not,  if  they  undertake  to  interfere  in  afiain  that  do 
not  conccni  them,  I  Trill  not  be  far  off.  There  was  Ahnon 
W.  Babbitt  He  undertook  to  quarrel  with  mo,  bat  aoon 
afterwords  was  killed  by  the  Indiani.  Bo  lived  like  «  fool 
and  died  like  a  fool." 

Thus  at  the  very  ontset,  we  were  in  a  most 
pointed  and  significant  manner  warned  against 
in  any  way  interfering  with  the  peculiar  institu- 
tions of  the  "Saints.*'  Under  the  gnise  of  po- 
liteness and  friendship,  we  could  plainly  see  tho 
dark  and  villainous  character  of  the  man  with 
whrnn  we  had  to  deaL 


l.,^jaP«sfc1j^Pi;>^-#^fesaaia^Bi^igS^aft8t>^^ 


^^'isy"  %     J.  ■   Ji''/. -.iii'  ,i<,'j.i''!'i4i,ij^i^t.„!yjii  ..  ...iiii.  iti.i    iiiwyi   u  iwmmffngrmmm 


net  here  Presi- 
I.  Cobb,  one  of 
Secretary  Faller, 
their  wiTC8|  Mr. 
field,  Gov.  Har> 
rophet'was  po» 
la  to  all  of  the 
most  animated 
ma  particnlarly 
a.  Daring  the 
'ersation  taracd 
ad  Judges,  and 
ice  and  he  said: 
:  there  need  be  nono 
leirown  nffain.  If 
xe  in  afiain  that  do 
There  was  Ahnon 
with  mo,  Imt  aooii 
Ha  lived  like  «  fed 

Brere  in  a  most 
warned  against 
peculiar  institn- 
be  guise  of  po> 
I  plainly  see  the 
f  the  man  with 


CHAPTER  nC 


UWE  AUOTXQ  THE  MOBMQNS. 

We  arrived  in  Salt  Lake  City  on  theUUiof 
July,  ami  the  .24th  is  Uie  anniversary  of  Mormon 
Independt^nce.  The  Mormons  keep  this  day  and 
celebrate  it  as  wa  do  the  4th  of  July.  Great 
preparations  wer;3  in  progress  throaghont  the 
City.  The  Governor  and  Judges  were  invited  to 
'join  in  the  procession  and  they  and  their  families 
to  attend  Uie  grand  ball  m  the  evening. 

It  is  the  policy  of  Dk)  Mormon  leaders  to 
keep  the  people  amn^vxl  and  hence  dancing  and 
parties  are  very  freqncnt  and  popular.  This  an- 
nnal  ball,  however,  is  tiie  event  of  the  coason  and 
only  ti'9  ton  can  hope  to  attend  it 


'^A 


m 


.testa 


rfrtiii*-^ 


P^m 


u 


AOVXNTUBBS  ill  Tfil  VAS,  WjBSfi 


m 


We  had  great  expectationi  and  were  preparing 
to  lee  HorinoD  society  at  its  best  The  eyening 
came  and  we  repaired  to  the  great  Hall.  It  was 
a  scene  of  gayety  indeed,  the  Prophet  and  his 
wives,  the  '^Heads''  of  the  church  and  their  wives 
in  brilliant  array  were  there  and  "all  went 
merry  as  a  marriage  bell.^'  Governor  Harding, 
the  new  Judges  and  their  ladies  were  given  seats 
of  honor  and  the  eyes  of  all  were  upon  them. 
The  introductions  wera  truly  a  novelty.  The 
high  dignitaries  Introducod  their  wives  to  ns 
several  in  succession.  Aitnr  ihis  unique  cere- 
mony. Governor  H.  said  to  one  of  the  ladies  as 
he  led  her  forth  to  the  dance,  "The  IVesident 
has  introduced  several  of  his  wives  to  me  as 
'Mrs.Toung,' 'Mrs.  Young,'  'Mrs.  Young,'  As 
well  might  the  astronomer  point  me  to  the  stars 
in  the  heavens,  without  giving  me  their  names." 
"Gov'ernor,  I  understand  your  compliment  and 
appi-edate  it.  The  name  of  this  particular  Star 
is  Lucy."  Judge  Burlingame  having  invited 
•'jiirs.  Young"  to  dance,  "President"  Young 
turned  to  Mrs.  Burlingame  and  said,  "Yon  see 
your  husband  there  dandng  with  one  of  my 
wives,  will  you  accept  me' as  a  partner  for  the 
next  sett"  Mrs.  Burlingame  said,  "Praaident 
Young,  I  do  not  dance.'*  He  took  a  seat  by  h«r  • 
side  and  said,  "Will  yon  allow  your  huabaad  to 


-T^-#1«iw^N' 


B  Wasv. 


MAtOtSt. 


76 


^ere  preparing 
The  evening 
Hall.  It  was 
ophet  and  his 
nd  their  wives 
nd  "all  went 
rnor  Harding, 
)Fe  given  seats 
9  upon  them, 
novelty.  The 
*  wives  to  ns 
i  unique  cere- 
r  the  ladies  as 
The  President 
ive«  to  me  as 
.  Young.'  As 
ne  to  the  stars 
their  names." 
mpliment  and 
MTticular  Star 
aving  invited 
ident"  Young 
Aid,  '*Yon  see 
h  one  of  my 
urtner  for  the 
d,  **Fmident 
caseatbyhsT' 
nr  husba&d  to 


danoo  when  you  do  notf  She  said,  "Certainly, 
I  do  what  I  think  is  right,  and  he  does  the  same. 
**I  have  no  wish  to  dictate  to  him  and  he  does 
not  dictate  to  me."  "Ah,"  said  he,  "This  is  new 
doctrine,  right  is  but  a  relative  term,  the  circum- 
stances iQUBt  determine  that."  The  set  ended 
and  the  Prophet,  gay  and  smiling,  with  great 
suavity  and  politeness  addressed  Miss  Julia  and 
invited  her  for  the  next  dance. 

He  was  faultlessly  attired  and  a  good  dancer 
and  as  he  led  the  beautiful  Gentile  lady  forth, 
all  eyes  were  tamed  that  way,  and  no  doubt  ma- 
ny a  jealous  pang  racked  many  a  heart 

The  balls  afford  splendid  opportunities  to  the 
men  for  flirting  with  the  girls.  No  matter  how 
old  or  how  homely  a  man  is,  he  thinks  he  has  as 
much  right  to  flirt  and  d»inoe  with  the  girls  as 
the  youngest  boy;  for  they  all  consider  them- 
selves single  men  if  they  have  a  dozen  wives. 
Every  young  woman  that  comes  among  these 
people,  is  courted  and  flattered  by  the  old  mar- 
ried men  as  much  or  more,  as  by  the  young  men. 
Miss  Julia  was  the  admired  of  all  admirers. 

The  President  had  set  the  example  and  the 

other  dignitaries  vied  with  each  other  in  doing 

her  homage.    She  was  afiable  and  gradoos  and 

treated  all  in  a  very  charming  manner. 

>  The  ladies  were  equally  pleased  and  she  made 


S'^ 


iMlia 


a         ADtHrTtJBU  Hr  TAB  tAB  WS8t/ 


»t 


many  aoquaintanem  among  the  "plnral"  wivet. 
At  ike  was  vitting  quietly  converaing  with  an 
army  officer,  she  over-heard  two  Mormon  wom- 
en talking.  One  laid,  "My  husband  has  brought 
his  girl  here  to-night;  but  I  have  not  spoken  to 
her  and  I  don't  intend  to.  See  herV  she  ex- 
claimed, "making  love  to  him  and  smiling  so 
Mweetly.    I  oould  tear  her  in  pieces." 

Thus  suddenly  was  disclosed  to  Miss  Julia  the 
horrible  nature  of  Polygamy.  While  all  were 
smiles  and  gayety  on  the  surface,  nndemeath 
were  the  monsters  of  jealousy,  hatred  and  re- 
venge. Just  at  this  juncture,  supper  was  an- 
nonnced. 

President  Young  escorted  Mrf.  Burlingame, 
Judge  Burlingame  invited  Mrs.  Emeline  Free 
Young.  Governor  Harding,  Mrs.  Lucy  Bigelow 
Young,  and  Qeneral  Kimball  accompanied  Miss 
Julia.  The  meid  was  elegant,  the  dishes  abund- 
ant and  well  served.  After  dinner  apeeches, 
toasts,  wit  and  repartee  combined  to  make  the 
"feast  of  reason  and  flow  of  soul"  complete. 

After  supper  the  guests  returned  to  the  ball 
room  and  tripped  the  **light  £uitutio  toe'*  until 
the  morning  hours. 

During  the  evening  many  odd  and  langhabls 
incidents  occurred.  HeW  0.  Kimball  intro- 
duced five  or  aiz  of  hia  wives  to  ns  in  sncoeiaioiii 


A  xnat, 

'pinral"  wives, 
ersiiig  with  an 
Mormon  worn- 
nd  has  broaght 
>  not  spoken  to 
eherV  she  ez- 
ind  smiling  to 
»s." 

I  Miss  Jnlia  the 
V^hile  all  were 
ce,  nndemeath 
hatred  and  re- 
rapper  was  an- 

'f.  Bnrlingame^ 
.  Emeline  Free 
I.  Lucy  Bigelow 
lompanied  Misi 
e  dishes  abnnd-' 
inner  apeeches, 
)d  to  make  the 
"  complete, 
ned  to  the  ball 
actio  toe'*  nntil 

and  langhabl* 
Kimball  intro- 
la  in  sacoeaaioiif 


"-■^J^u 


BOUBB  HUKTINO. 


77 


and  when  ulced  if  these  were  all,  replied,  *'0 
dear  I  no,  I  have  a  few  more  at  home  and  fifty  or 
so  scattered  over  the  earUi  somewhere." 

We  left  tho  Hall  abont  2  A.  M.  having  wit- 
nessed the  most  novel  and  interesting  scene  of 
onr  lives.  ^ 

All  this  time  we  had  been  boarding  at  the 
<*Tpwnsead  Ilonse,''  and  we  now  were  obliged  to 
tnrn  onr  attention  to  the  more  disagreeable  pas- 
time of  honse-hnnting.  We  soon  fonnd  that 
all  the  property  here  is  consecrated  to  the  Ohnroh 
and  that  we  eonld  not  even  rent  a  honse  without 
oonsnlting  Brigham  Yonng.  We  fonnd  a  house 
formerly  occnpiod  by  Judge  Stiles  which  could 
ti%  had  if  Bro.  Brigham  was  willing,  so  a  corres- 
pondence was  opened  with  the  Prophet  and  he 
gracionslv  consented  that  we  should  have  the 
house.  _ 

Wo  now  addressed  ourselves  to  getting  settled 
and  were  kindly  assisted  by  our  neighbors  who 
were  all  polygamists.  One  family  across  the  way 
consisted  of  threo  sisters,  all  married  to  one 
man.  Onr  landlord  had  two  wives,  one  we  could 
understand,  the  other  nfe  could  not.  They  were 
good  neighbors,  called  us  Brother  an^  Sister  and 
brought  us  of  tlteir  poultry,  fruits  and  vegeta- 
bles and  received  in  exchange  what  they  rarely 
tasted,  tea,  coffee  and  sugar. 


'a^mj^ 


MW^mim^wv^ 


■ny"*! 


^Ji 


78 


ADVINTUBSB  Uf  TBS  FAS  WMT. 


As  soon  M  we  were  settled,  we  began  to  look 
about  lis  nnd  nse  oar  eyes  and  ears.  What  we 
saw  and  heard  did  not  incline  ns  to  retain  the 
favorable  opinion  we  had  formed  of  Mormon  so- 
ciety. 

We  soon  fonnd  that  the  people  were  ander  an 
absolute  despotism,  and  that  their  liTes  and  lib- 
erties wei-e  wholly  in  the  power  of  one  man. 
Nothing  conld  be  said  or  done,  no  business  trans- 
acted without  his  knowledge  or  consent  During 
what  is  called  the  reformation,  all  the  people 
were  required  to  make  deeds  of  their  homes  and 
place  them  in  iru»t  in  Brlgham's  hands.  Thus 
they  were  body  and  soul  in  his  power  and  if  they 
varied  from  his  will  in  any  way,  their  houses 
and  lands  were  forfeited  to  ^e  Church. 

Miss  Julia  had  written  some  very  interesting 
and  spicy  letters  to  the  Boston  papers  in  which 
she  had  criticised  polygamy  in  an  unfriendly 
manner.  This  changed  their  whole  course  to- 
wards us  from  the  kindest  consideration,  to  the 
bitterest  hostility. 

We  were  all  attending  Ohnrph  one  Sunday  at 
t^  Tabemade,  when  we  were  surprised  and 
startled  to  hear  ourselvea  denounced  by  Heber 
0.  Kimball,  let  Oounaellor  to  Brighatn,  in  the 
following  language.  ''These  are  d— d  pretty  la- 
diea  and  gentlemen  to  ooiim  hen  among  as  and 


-A 


AB  WMT.     ' 

i  begui  to  look 
lan.  What  we 
II  to  retain  the 
of  Mormon  lo- 

)  were  ander  an 
ir  lires  and  lib- 
ir  of  one  own. 
>  bneineas  trans- 
nsent  Dnring 
all  the  people 
heir  homes  and 
s  hands.  Thus 
>wer  and  if  they 
J,  their  homes 
ihnroh. 

rerj  interesting 
[>apers  in  which 
i  an  unfriendly 
rhole  course  to- 
deration,  to  the 

I  one  Sunday  at 
I  surprised  and 
inood  by  Hebe^ 
Brighatn,  in  the 
I  d— d  pretty  la- 
s  among  us  and 


'    !  >  W  .V^ 


nOUBU  BUWZVCk 


7« 


after  being  treated  to  the  beet  we  hare,  to  de- 
nonnce  our  Institutions  and  abuse  our  hotpitali- 
ty.  If  I  had  my  wny  I  would  send  them  to  h — 11 
cross  lots,  and  I  now  in  the  name  of  Israel's  Ood, 
euno  them,  finm  the  crowns  of  their  heads  to 
the  soles  of  tbeir  feet,  henceforth  and  forever." 
From  this  time  everything  was  done  to  annoy  and 
intimidate  us. 

The  Judges  and  Governor  ^^^re  openly  threat- 
ened on  the  public  streets  .  iss  Julia  seeini; 
what  a  atorm  she  had  innucently  raised,  was 
g^tly  alarmed,  and  a  good  opportunity  offering 
she  left  Salt  Lake  City,  and  took  np  her  resi- 
dence in  Carson  City,  Nevada.  Mrs.  Burliu- 
game  was  at  this  fime  the  only  "Gentile  lady"  in 
Salt  Lake  City.  .^Notwithstanding  the  anger  of 
the  Mormon  leader.^,  many  of  the  "plural"  wom- 
en came  secretly  to  ihe  house  of  Mrs.  Bnrlin- 
game  and  told  her  their  trials  and  how  they 
disliked  polygamy  and  how  happy  they  would  be 
were  they  safely  out  of  it. 
•  One  very  intelligent  English  woman  said  she 
knew  polygamy  was  wrong  and  want.d  to  get 
out  of  it,  but  that  she  dared  not  make  a  move 
as  she  knew  her  husband  would  shoot  any  man 
who  should  assist  her  or  ever  ai'terwardsgive  her 
any  attention.  Her  story  revealed  some  of  the 
most  diabolical  features  of  the  Mormon  faith,  and 


»    .  -^i- 


mmms^stMMi^msmMi. 


H 


80       AOTiirTURU  or  nn  fab  wmt. 


it  M  fol1otrl^— 

"We  were  liring  qnietly  in  onr  IotoIj  oot> 
ttge  lioine  in  the  oatikirU  of  London  end 
were  h  heppy  -hf^  hnibend  end  wife  eonld  be. 
Oar  honey  moon  was  soaroelj  oTer,  when  my 
hnebend  oeme  home  one  day  greatly  excited. 
He  told  me  that  gome  mlMionarioa  had  arrived 
from  America  who  brought  the  moat  gloriona  ti- 
dings. The  new  DIspenution  waa  began  on 
earth  aind  the  Millenium  waa  abont  to  be  nsher' 
ed  in.  The  Miaaionariea  had  come  from  the  New 
Jerasalem  let  down  from  God  out  of  Heaveo, 
upon  the  topi  of  monntaina  and  that  all  nations 
were  commanded  to  '*flow  unto  it." 

I  thought  my  hnfkba|id  perfect  and  believed, 
because  he  did.  •  We  wore  told  that  there  was 
neither  cold  nor  hunger  in  the  new  Oity,  but 
that  all  was  peace  and  joy.  We  embraced  the 
&.i*h  /!.rid  were  soon  on  our  way  to  *>Zion." 
^-        tTvvts  before  leaving  England,  my  husband  was 


K^: 


ordained  an  Elder  and  his  faith  and  enthusiasm 
knew  no  bounds.  Many  tilings  transpired  on« 
the  long  and  dreadful  journey  to  sorely  shake 
onr  faith  but  we  were  so  blindl  So  blindll  We 
were  commanded  to  make  the  journey  overland 
from  Council  Bluffs  with  hand  cfurts,.aa  a  trial  of 
our  faith  and  promised  a  greater  naltation  la 
the  next  world,  as-onr  rewind. 


^,i»J.i:«^ 


.pyfyi.p  I  )  I    iwi;| 


^ABWMT. 


our  loTolj  oot> 
of  London  and 

wife  Gonld  be. 

orer,  when  my 
gr^tlj  excited, 
riot  had  arrived 
noat  gloriona  ti- 

waa  begun  on 
oat  to  be  naher' 
ae  from  the  New 

out  of  Heaven, 

that  all  nationa 

it." 
ct  and  believed, 

that  there  waa 

new  GUy,  but 
e  embraced  the 
to  *Zion.» 
mj  husband  waa 

and  enthusiaam 
%  transpired  on» 
to  sorely  ahake 
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HAND-OABT .  OOMPANT. 


In  our  company  there  were  many  wealthy  and 
intelligent  ladies  who  had  left  all  for  the  new  re- 
ligion. Their  money  and  fine  clothing  and  jew. 
elry  had  been  given  to  the  Oharch  and  they  had 
snbjected  themselves  to  all  the  rigors  of  the 
increment  season  with  nothing  but  the  barest 
necessaries  of  life.  We  arrived  at  the  frontier 
▼ory  late  and  before  we  had  proceeded  far  on  onr 
v/»y,  snow  began  tcf  fall  and  the  weather  be- 
ing very  severe,  maiy  became  sick  from  want 
and  exposure.  We  were  required  to  make  the 
jonmey  on  foot,  in  the  main,  bnt  were  some- 
times allowed  to  ride  in  order  to  rest  car  weaiy 
frames. 

When  a  river  was  to  be  crossed,  we  were  driv- 
en  into  the  water,  men,  women  and  children, 
and  were  told  that  if  qnr  faith  wy  sufficient,  we 
should,  like  the  Israelites  of  old,  go  over  dry 
shod.  Many  men  carried  their  wives  and  chil- 
dren over  at  long  as  they  were  able.  If  any 
were  unable  to  drag  their  carts,  they  were  oblig- 
ed to  lighten  them  by  throwing  away  dothing, 
oooking  utensils  and  even  provisions,  thus  de- 
priving themselves  of  a  certain  3>ortion  of  their 
daily  allowance.  7uel  was  scartse,  and  it-was  of. 
ten  necessary  to  go  into  the  snow  waist  deep  to 
procure  it  Mr.  Ohapman,  a  strong,  athletio 
mull  fomterly  a  memhn*  of  the  Queen's  Qnaidi^ 


nifr'tfT-ii 


«., 


AsyiNTUitis  nr  thb  vab  wm. 


from  oonBtent  exertion  and  cxporara,  ftt  length 
fell  sick. 

He  WB8  not  allowed  ic  ride  as  long  as  he  eonld 

stand  and  drag  one  foot  before  the  other.    He 

grew  rapidly  worse,  and  it  soon  became  evident 

that  he  mnst  die.    One  morning,  when  the  train 

was  ready  to  start,  the  Captain  came  to  the  tent 

of  the«ick  man,  and  finding^  him  dying,  satd  tu 

Mrs.  Ghapman,  "Year  hnsband  mnst  die;  leave 

him  in  the  hands  of  God  and  proceed  on  yonr 

journey."    "What!"    said   the  heart   stricken 

woman,  "leave  my  hnsband  on  this  barren  waste, 

a  prey  to  the  wolves!    No;  while  there  is  breath 

in  my  body,  I  shall  remain  by  his  side  and  share 

his  fate.    Leave  us  if  you  will,  for  the  wild 

beasts  of  the  desert  cannot  be  more  cruel  than 

you  have  beoi." 

In  five  minutes  more  he  breathed  his  last;  and 
throwing  him  into  a  hole  dug  in  the  sand,  they 
dragged  the  weeping  wife  and  children  from  all 
they  held  dear  on  earth.  In  a  few  dajs  the  same 
woman  left  her  baby,  too,  on  the  sands  of  the 
desert,  a  prey  to  wolves.  She  says,  "I  never  can 
see  Franklin  D.  Richards,  (Captain)  but  I  feel 
hand  carts  from  the  <arown  of  my  head  to  the  soles 
of  my  feet" 

Knch  cruelty  was  exercised  for  the  slightest 
disobedience,    One  young  man  was  whipped  near- 


<5'1 


»  f  _.  'I  "-^V    Af  ■^■'  5-  ',«  1^ 


A  wm. 


•ore,  at  length 

ongasbeeovld 
the  other.  He 
became  evident 

when  the  train 
lame  to  the  tent 
1  dying,  said  tu 
mnst  die;  leave 
troceed  on  yonr 

heart  stricken 
lis  barren  waste, 
ethere  is  breath 
M  side  and  share 
I,  for  the  wild 
nore  cruel  than 

led  his  last;  and 
n  the  sand,  they 
ihildren  from  all 
sw  days  the  same 
she  sands  of  the 
ays,  "I  never  can 
ptain)  but  I  feel 
r  head  to  the  soles 

for  the  slightest 
vas  whipped  near- 


,«t 


dtUILTT. 


88 


ly  to  death,  merely  because  he  was  unable  to 
travel  as  fast  as  desired  and  drag  as  much  on  his 
hand  cart  as  the  Captain  had  given  him.  An- 
other man  who  had  given  up  all  his  money  and 
a  valuable  gold  watch  and  chain,  asked  for  a  dol- 
*lar  back  to  buy  tobacco  and  was  refused.  While 
the  men  were  shamefully  treated  and  abused, 
many  of  the  younger  and  better  looking  women 
were  allowed  to  ride  all  the  time  and  to  have  all 
theydesired  to  eat,  thus  depriving  the  hard  work- 
ing men  of  their  portion. 

One  day,  as  we  approached  our  Mecca,  an  old 
white-haired  saiot  said  to  the  Oaptain,  in  a  weak 
voice,  ''Captain,  I  feel  as  if  I  should  die,  drawing 
in  this  hand  cart  Can't  I  ride  alittKi  whiler' 
"Draw  tillyou  die  then"  replied  the  hard-heart- 
ed wretch,  'for  111  be  d— d  if  you  can  rida** 

"Oh,  well,"  said  the  old  man,  "I  suppose  I 
must  draw  till  1  die,"  He  took  out  his  watch. 
"A  quarter  of  four.  It  will  soofi  be  over.  Ten 
minutes.  Ohdear;  Oh,my  Gcdl  Five  minutes 
to  four,— four;  and  the  old  man  fell  down  in  his 
place,— he  was  dead." 

Every  day  witnessed  the  death  of  hoge  nnm- 
hen  by  cold  and  starvation.  Those  who  survived, 
were  more  like  walking  skeletons  than  human 
bdngs.  They  were  covered  with  vermin  and 
lQ»tl|Mmetp  b9M4.    ^omewwBiobMU^frowD 


;&^^to^ -^ ^■^x..^i.,i4A.^jAk  -fc*)"^i^ 


M^ 


"-"SEWJ I II  w.i«fflVJMWW.lMi'  ■- 


84         ADVUITDBBB  TX  TBM  WAR  WUT. 


I" 


that  the  flesh  ftll  from  their  bones. 

Dnriog  all  thi»  long  and  terrible  jonrnej,  my 
hnaband  had  kept  np.  He  had  ministered  to  the 
siok  and  dying,  had  helped  to  bear  the  burdens 
of  the  weiik,  and  had  in  every  way  shown  him- 
self a  worthy  disoiple  of  the  meek  and  lowly 
Jesus  whose  minister  he  was.  He  had  never 
heard  of  the  dark  and  mysterionii  doctrines  of 
the  Ohuroh  and  had  only  seen  the  fair  and  come- 
ly garments  of  the  bride  of  Ohrist,  nntil  he 
started  on  this  overland  journey.  When  well 
away  from  civilization,  and  so  fiir  that  return 
was  impossible,  the  peculiar  doctrines  began  to 
be  darkly  hinted  at 

We  wei€  seated  one  evening,  after  a  rather  ea- 
sy day,  around  a  camp  fire  and  recalling  home 
and  friends,  and  having  a  little  social  chat,  when 
Bro.  Biohards  seated  himself  in  our  midst  and 
said,  "Brethren  and  Sisters,  there  are  many 
things  in  our  blessed  religion,  which  we  do  not 
teaeh  among  the  ungodly  G«ntile6.  If  yon  are 
fidthfo],  you  will  soon  be  ushered  into  tlie  holy 
of  holies  and  be  permitted  to  know  the  myste- 
ries of  Godliness,  and  portidpate  in  nil  the  privil- 
eges of  the  Saints  of  the  Most  High.  Our  re 
ligion  teaehes  us  that  there  are  many  Gpds,  and 
they  are  of  both  cexes.  But  to  Ur,  there  is  but 
poe  God,  the  Father  of  mapkind,  and  the  (^x^- 


fe'V-i.b/i  >,..*=<  »e;r..^'''t.'^^--V-.'  >^^  ..-'v^ 


>Sl^a^^ikl?«("'(^lLJi-*i-fJ'E«Ji«^«i.^u 


Wlff. 


jonrnej,  my 
Btered  to  the 
the  burctens 
shown  him- 
:  and  lowly 
I  had  never 
dootrinea  of 
ir  and  come- 
Bt,  until  he 
When  well 
that  Return 
lies  begao  to 

r  a  rather  ea- 
ialling  home 
i\  chat,  when 
r  midst  and 
e  are  many 
sh  we  do  not 
If  yon  are 
into  tiie  holy 
V  the  myste- 
nlltheprivil- 
l^li.  Oar  re 
>y  Gpds,  and 
,  fhere  is  but 
nd  t])e  (Jroii- 


•  >» 


tllBOLOdT. 


^ 


tor  of  the  earth.  Men  and  women  are  literally, 
the  sons  and  daughters  of  God,  our  spirits  har- 
ing  been  literally  begotten  by  God,  in  the  heav- 
enly  world,  and  having  been  atlorwards  sent  to 
this  earth,  and  invested  with  these  taberuades. 
God  is  in  the  form  of  man. 

He  has  a  body  o<vnposed  of  spiritaal  matter. 
There  is  no  difference  between  matter  and  spirit^ 
except  in  quality.    Spirit  is  matter  refined. 

God  is  omnipotent',  but  not  personallj^  omni- 
present He  is  eveiywhere  present  by  hii  Holy 
Spirit  His  personality  is  generally  expressed 
by  the  phrase,  "He  has  body,  parts,  and  pas- 
sions." He  resides  in  the  center  of  the  universe 
near  the  planet  Kolob.  This  planet  rotates  on 
its  axis  once  in  a  thousand  of  our  years,  and  one 
revolution  of  Kolob  is  a  day  to  the  Almighty. 
Jesus  Christ  was  the  Son  of  God,  literally  be- 
gotten  by  the  Father,  and  had  the  Spirit  of  God 
in  the  body  of  a  man. 

Aftelr  his  resurrection,  he  had  a  body  of  flesh 
and  bones  only,  typical  of  man's  resurrected 
body.  He  differs  in  nothing  from  the  Father, 
except  in  age  and  authority,— the  Father  having 
the  seniority,  and  consequently  the  right  to  pre- 
side. The  Holy  Spirit  is  a  subtle  fluid,  like 
dectridty.  It  is  the  subtlest  form  of  matter 
and  pervades  all  space.    By  its  agency,  all  mir. 


"IJ 


f&'K-' 


ADVMiTuma  ni  tbm  'ab  wast. 


,« 


•elMtre  perfonned.  Mirtolet  an  simply  the 
effeoU  of  the  operation  of  nataral  laws,  fiat 
they  are  laws  of  a  higher  character  than  those 
wiUi  which  we  are  acquainted. 

The  Holy  Spirit  is  oommnnicated  by  the  lay- 
ing on  of  hands  by  one  of  the  properly  anthor- 
ized  priest-hood,  and  the  refipient  is  then  enabled 
to  perform  wonderfnl  things,  according  to  his 
gift,— some  having  the  gift  of  prophecy,  some 
of  healing,  some  of  speaking  in  unknown  tongnea, 
dca  '^Fhere  are  three  heavens,— the  tdestia],  the 
terrestrial  and  the  celestial.  The  celestial  and 
terrestrial  heavens  are  to  be  occnpied  by  the  va- 
rions  classes  of  persons  who  have  neither  obeyed 
nor  rejected  the  gospel.  Tbetelestial  is  typified 
by  the  Stars, — ^the  terrestrial  by  the  Moon. 

The  celestial,  or  highest  heaven,  has  for  its 
type  the  Snn,  and  is  reserved  for  those  who  re- 
ceive the  testimony  of  Jesns,  and  were  baptized 
by  one  having  authority^  from  HiiOf  and  who 
afterwards  lived  a  holy  life. 
^  The  earth,  as  pnrified  and  refined,  after  the 
second  coming  of  Ohrist,  is  to  be  the  final  abode 
of  those  entitled  to  the  glories  .of  the  celestial 
kingdom.  Jernsalem,  is  to  be  rebuilt,  and  Zion, 
or  the  New  Jerusalem,  is  to  be  built  in  Jackson 
Oounty,  Missouri,  whence  the  Saints  were  ex- 
pdled  in  1888. 


••llfflf'^'^  .4->-;,-43.'.^ 


■•'wsjlpvr^  "^  r  ^''i 


a  wast. 

re  simply  the 
ftl  laws.  Bat 
Arthaii  thoM 

«d  by  the  Uy- 
»perly  enthor- 
is  then  enabled 
cording  to  his 
ropheey,  some 
mown  tongues, 
le  telestisl,  the 
B  celestial  and 
pied  by  the  Ta- 
neither  obeyed 
Btial  is  typified 
lie  Moon, 
m,  has  for  its 
>  those  who  re- 
[  were  baptized 
BLim,  and  who 

ined,  after  the 
the  final  abode 
of  the  celestial 
rail  t,  and  Zion, 
ailt  in  Jackson 
taints  wereex- 


,M t'-.".i'-je.' .  4  i^'j>i\>t  i'..,\'^iiwA'i'- 


iJN>8TAST. 


J  I ."  v,''m  "■fwi>f«tP"^f»~pi^rw«w75ffr«q 


87 


There  is  a  fourth  class  of  persons,  not  entitled 
to  either  of  these  heavens.  They  are  those  who 
sin  against  the  Holy  Ghost;  that  is,  who  aposta- 
tise after  receiving  the  Holy  Spirit  These  go 
into  everlasting  punishment,  (o  remain  with  the 
devil  and  his  angels.  The  gospel  which  men  are 
called  upon  tAobey,  in  order  to  gain  a  place  in 
the  Celestial  Kingdom, is  Fibst,— They  must  be- 
lieve in  Jesus  Christ  as  thelSon  of  God,  in  His 
authorized  priesthood,  and  in  His  Prophets,  Jo- 
seph Smith  and  Brigham  Young,  Skoohdlt, — 
They  must  repent  of  their  Sins;  TuntDLT, — ^I'hey 
must  be  baptized  by  immersion  for  the  remis- 
sion of  their  owp  sins  and  for  the  sins  ol  their  an- 
cestors aud  families,  who  died  without  faith. 

FouBTBLT, — They  must  receive  the  laying  on 
of  hands  for  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

FiFTHLT, — ^They  must  believe  that  there  are 
sins  that  men  commit  that  cannot  be  atoned  for 
in  this  world  and  that  only  blood  atonement  will 
save  their  souls.  They  must  have  their  blood 
shed  by  the  proper  auUiorities  to  wit  the  priest- 
hood, that  the  smoke  thereof  may  ascraid  and  that 
the  incense  may  come  up  before  God  as  an  atone- 
ment for  their  sins.  Srr'^Hi.T, — ^They  must  be- 
lieve that  if  a  man  is  faiti^^iiLf  i,  God  will  give  unto 
him  many  ^ves  and  concubii.es  ashedid  untoDa- 
Tid  and  Solomon  of  old  acoording^to  the  revehttioa 


^l) 


•.'i 


^■'-•"-'*flliMfe 


:a.-m««...^s^-a^^j|j-,.||£ 


'r»!'.''.'t,;"^'-.»  »■. 


■:r^'"? 


88 


ASVBITTUBIS  IN  TSS  f  AM  WlBf  . 


which  Ood  gire  to  h4  urTAiil  Joaeph  Smith 

Skvbnthlt, — ^They  mutt  beliere  that  if  a  man 
diet  hia  brother  matt  take  his  wife  and  raise  up 
seed  onto  his  dead  brother.  Brethren  and  sisters 
these  are  a  few  of  the  principles  of  onr  religion 
which  yon  will  icnow  and  understand  better  when 
}  ou  have  taken  yonr  endowmentil^and  been  sealed 
up  nnto  eternal  lives. 

At  the  conolnsion  of  this  discourse  all  sat  as 
if  turned  to  stone..  No  one  ventured  to  speak. 

Thir  horrible  revelation  in  this  desert  wilder- 
ness far  from  the  habitations  of  men,  had  some- 
thing so  unearthly  and  startling  in  it  that  wo 
were  nigh  paralized.  I  little  tbouglit  that  1  was 
soon  to  experience  the  working  ot  one  of  the 
,  most  repulsive  of  these  doctrines.  Atlerthis 
my  husband  lost  hearti  he  would  remain  hours 
without  speaking,  he  had  no  appetite  and  a  fever 
b^gan  to  bum  in  his  veins. 

A  few  days  later  we  arrived  in  Salt  Lake  City 
the  end  of  our  journey,  the  Mecca  of  our  hopes 
and  plans.  My  husband  grew  rapidly  worpe  and 
the  end  came,  but  1  was  not  prepared.  I  thought 
he  could  not  die  and  leave  me  thus  in  a  strange 
land.    He  had  a  brother  but  I  hated  him. 

It  was  late  at  night,  when  my  husband  drew 
his  last  breath  in  my  arms.  I  laid  his  dear  head 
back  on  the  pillow  and  as  I  did  so  my  senses  fiuled. 


"^••-ii.,?y;v?!*f«  ■'«;!,  ^■■Vr/'1^*Wi. - 


AM  wast. 

roaeph  Smith.— 
that  if  a  man 
fe  and  raise  up 
thren  and  sisters 
of  onr  religion 
and  better  when 
and  been  sealed 

ourse  all  sat  as 
itured  to  speak. 
B  desert  wilder- 
men,  had  #omo- 
:  in  it  that  wo 
>ag)it  that  I  was 
I  .oi  one  of  the 
nes.  Alter  this 
i  remain  hours 
stite  and  a  fever 

Salt  Lake  Gitj 
a  of  onr  hopes 
pidly  worpe  and 
red.  I  thought 
US  in  a  strange 
ited  him. 

hniiband  drew 
id  hi's  dear  head 
ojr  senses  fiuled. 


!W^ 


,^M>"    I'  '.--.«W^;A''"'H'-"W."!l    W".'.j>,  J'WW'i'P.IHjW 


1IT.HU8BAV0*S  BBOTUSB. 


d» 


How  long  I  remained  thns,I  know  not,  bnt 
when  I  regained  oonsoiousness,  I  saw  bending 
over  roe  that  hated  form.  His  attentions  were 
persistent  and  nnmistakeable;  I  groaned  in  spirit 
and  tiled  to  put  him  from  me.  He  said,  ''Why 
resist,  yon  know  I  have  always  adored  yon  and 
now  yon  are  mine  by  onr  holy  religion.  I  mnst 
raise  np  seed  for  my  dead  brother  and  yon  must 
be  sealed  to  your  husband  while  I  act  as  proxy. 

"There  lies  yonr  darling  hnsband.  Yon  have 
never  been  sealed  to  him.  Yon  have  no?  taken 
your  endowments  and  if  yon  do  not  yon  will  not 
be  his  in  another  world." 

Ohl  the  agony  of  that  moment;  no  words 
ean  portray  my  feelings  when  I  realiaed  that  he 
said  the  truth.  I  sent  for  Brigham  Young.  1 
told  him  how  I  loved  my  husband  and  hated  my 
husband's  brother.  I  besought  him  to  let  this 
onp  pass  from  ma  He  seemed  greatly  affocted 
and  said  I  should  not  be  my  brother's  wife  but 
that  he  should  only  act  as  proxy  for  my  husband 
in  going  through  the  endowment  oeremonies 
which  were  indispensable  in  order  that  I  should 
belong  to  my  husband  in  another  world. 

I  believed  him  and  as  well  as  I  oonld  prepared 
for  tlie  oeremonies.  The  Priests  and  IVophets 
gathered  around  the  dead  form  of  my  loved 
one  and  the  ritea  tar  the  dead  and  living  wvn 


,a^Sftta^,s^;,,»..:Al;..A:,:ri;^^;'^&-.^^;^-^^^^^^ 


*Si'« 


>\   " 


▲ovxMTuBis  nr  not  wam  wmt. 


•oleinnly  performed.  I  wm  almost  inMiisible  to 
what  was  pasbing  and  only  knew  that  I  waa  be* 
ing  married  to  my  dead. 

We  laid  him  to  rest,  bnt  leareely  had  the  grave 
olosed  its  portals,  before  the  hated  lorm  of  his 
brother  presented  itself.  I  bade  him  leave  me 
never  to  return.  He  smiled  a  triumphant  and 
wicked  smile  and  said  "  Do,  Ko,  my  darling,  I 
shall  never  leave  yon,  for  yon  are  my  lawfully 
wedded  wife."  I  bad  been  married  to  this  man 
over  £he  body  of  my  dead  husband.  I  aoreamed  • 
for  help,  r  invoked  the  spirit  of  my  dead  husband, 
Bro.  Brlgham  and  God  himself  to  free  me  from 
this  hated  bond,  lly  reason  fled,  for  days  I  lay 
in  a  fearful  fever  and  my  life  hung  in  the  balance. 

I  sent  for  Bro.  Brigham  and  told  him  I  could 
not,  would  not  live  if  he  persisted  in  making  mo 
the  wife  of  the  man  I  hated.  At  length  over* 
come  by  my  entreaties  he  gave  me  a  divorce  and 
life  began  again  to  seem  worth  having.  I  never 
think  of  this  time  without  shuddering  at  the 
awful  &te  which  I  so  fortunately  escaped.*' 


Jj.siS»&^^: 


fAM  WlfT. 

MMt  inMDsible  to 
r  that  I  was  be- 

ely  had  tiie  grave 
ted  lorm  of  bia 
B  him  leave  me 

triamphant  and 
9f  mj  darling,  I 
are  my  lawfully 
Tied  to  this  man 
rad.  I  aoreamed  • 
ny  dead  bnaband, 
'  to  free  me  from 
ed,  for  days  I  lay 
ag  in  the  balance, 
told  him  I  oonld 
»d  in  making  mo 

At  length  oyer- 
me  a  divorce  and 
having.  I  never 
nddering  at  the 
y  escaped.*' 


"«     i?.'   .".itt3^^A% 


CHAPTER  X 


JOURNXT  TO  GARSON  OITT. 

It  was  a  lovely  morning  in  September,  1869, 
when  a  coach  and  fonr  dashed  rapidly  op  in  front 
of  the  Burlingame  residence.  Hisa  Julia, 
dressed  in  traveling  costume  came  oat  and  shak- 
ing the  dnst  of  the  Saintly  Gity  from  her  feet 
was  off  in  search  of  further  adventures.  Her 
traveling  companions  were  Gov.  Doty,  Supt.  of , 
Indian  Affairs  and  Mr.  Cook,  the  manager  of  thu 
Overland  Stage  Company.  We  will  let  her 
give  us  an  aocoDnt*of  her  journey.   , 

"I  had^been  in  Salt  Lake  City  about  two 
months  and  had  made  the  acqaaintance  of  Brig- 
ham  Tonng  and  several  of  his  wives  and  daugh- 
ters. I  had  met  most  of  the  principal  Apostles 
and  High  Dignitaries  and  had  been  very  hand- 
somely treated  until  I  had  in  my  letters  home 


.rvA-*f^.>,.-^Y-Hr 


'*'>s3smmsi^^ii 


i^jMyj^i»ii|jii^yMiiiaijBKM^.MBy^ 


^ 


ADVBNTUIUBS  IN  THE  VA&  WBSV. 


*  said  something  derogatory  to  the  peculiar  insti- 
tution. From  this  time  my  stay  became  vel-y 
unpleasant  and  I  concluded  to  go  to  Nuvada.  I 
was  sorry  to  leave  my  brofher  and  his  family  be- 
hind bui  obnsidered  it  my  duty  to  get  away  while 
I  had  a.  good  opportunity. 

The  boly  mode  of  travel  being  by  stage  the 
journey  was  a  difScult  and  tedious  one.  Gov. 
Doty  had  been  many  years  in  the  west  and  enter- 
tained us  with  stoiries  of  his  travels  and  hair 
breadth  escapes  among  the  Indians  of  these 
mountains.      The  Snakes  and  Bannocks  had  be- 

.come  very  hostile  aud  it  was  necessary  to  take  a 
trip  among  them  to  quiet  them  down.  We  start- 
.  ed  from  Salt  Lake,  in  May  and  traveled  North- 
ward to  Snake  Biver.  The  Indians  in  these 
regions  are  nearly  all  Mormons  and  have  their 
endowment  robes.    We  had  a  Mormon  guide  and 

.  through  him  the  Indians  understood  that  Brig- 
ham  wanted  them  to  be  friendly.  ' 

We  called  a  council  of  braves  and  made  pres- 
ents tc^  our  Lamanite  brethren.  They  received 
our  presents  with  condescension.  Wo  gave  a 
blanket  to  one  sister,  which  she  received  with 
diguified  indifference  bnt  when  we,  offered  her 
some  vermilion  paint,  her  features  beoaDoe  ani- 
mated and  she  received  it,  radiant  wiUi  smiles. 
In  fifteen  minutes  her  comely  face  was  bedaub- 


ss^J^lSP-Virs^^jEri^^jISf^^l 


VAR  WBSV. 

the  peculiar  insti- 
itay  became  vel-y 
go  to  Nevada.  I 
and  his  family  be- 
'  to  get  away  while 

sing  by  stage  the 
edions  one.  Gov. 
he  west  and  enter- 
travels  and  hair 
Indians  of  these 
Bannocks  had  be- 
ecessaty  to  take  a 
down.  We  start- 
1  traveled  North- 
Indians  in  these 
Ins  and  have  their 
if  ormon  guide  and 
rstood  that  Brig- 

17.  ■ 

98  and  made  pres- 
I.  They  received 
lion.  -Wo  gave  a 
she  received  with 
»n  we,  offered  her 
ores  beoaDoe  ani- 
mt  wiUi  smiles. 
f  face  WM  bedaab- 


.-.^--ij^^Ji 


AN  INDIAN  WAB  DANOB.  9& 

ed  with  it  and  herbeanty  greatly  heightened  in 
her  own  estimatioif.  After  tho  treaty  was  con- 
cluded we  woundup  with  an  Inflian  war  dance. 

On  a  slight  elevation  sat  the  Chiefs  and  Medi- 
cine men,  dressed  In  their  robes  of  state.  All 
the  ornamentation  known  to  savage  men  was 
brought  into  use.  War  paint,  beads,  shells,  bones 
of  animals  and  fishes,  deerskin  ornamented  with 
beads  and  moccasins  of  the  finest.  The  braves 
formed  a  ring  around  their  head  men  and  the 
musicians  with  bones,  rude  drums  and  a  sort  of 
triangle,  began  the  march.  Bound  and  round 
they  circled,  growing  more  and  more  excited  with 
the  exercise  and  noise  until  the  vary  heavens 
were  rent  with  their  fiendish  yells  and  cries. 

Ever  and  anon  they  would  set  up  the  war- 
■  whoop  and  then  all  would  join  hands  and  sudden- 
ly fall  prqptrato  on  the  ground.  We  were  only 
too  happy  when  the  ball  broke  up  and  gladly 
escaped  from  the  hospitality  of  our  entertainers. 
While  on  this  trip  we  visited  a  wonderful  cave. 
A  strong  current  of  air  swept  through  the  cave 
with  dirge-like  sound  resembling  the  .  lutio  of 
an  JSoliuk  harp.  .  We  lighted  onr  torches  and 
entered  the  subtemmean  passage.  The  torches 
were  lighted  and  we  walked  through  the  dust  of 
ages  of  about  five  hundred  years. 

A  ^wnin|;  chasm  opened  at  our  feel    Lighte 


^^i^^^^l1?5«^??:;^^*rrj|^ygy^?f^i::;^^^^^^ 


94 


AOYSNTUBXa  UT  THX  FAB  WX8T. 


were  lowered,  steps  were  hewn  in  the  solid  rock 
now  seen  winding  in  a  spiral  fbrm.  We  prepw- 
ed  to  descend.  Turning  to  the  right  at  the  bottom 
of  the  stairs  the  sight  that  now  greeted  the  vis- 
ion was  -esplendent  with  beautj.  The  purest 
stalactites  of  crystalized  carbonate  of  iime  hnng 
from  the  ceiling.  Wreatfis  of  pink  colored  sul- 
phates of  lime,  qnartz  and  spar,  crystals  studding 
the  sides;  their  bdanties  made  ns  feel  that  we 
were  in  the  fairies'  realm. 

The  melody  which  had  stmek  our  ears  at  the 
entrance  had  subdued  and  now  resembled  the 
distant  murmur  of  a  symphony  of  Mendelssohn 
executed  on  some  grand  organ.  "This  was  soon 
succeeded  by  unearthly  yells,  interrupted  irom 
time  to  time  by  a  mocking  laugh  in  a  deep  bass, 
such  sounds  and  yells  as  one  might  expect  to  hear 
in  Satan's  dominions.^.  Somewhat  ttarlled  with 
w]iat  we  saw  and  heard,  we  entered  an  apartment 
resplendent  with  beauty.  Stalactites '^  hanging 
fVom  the  roof  fully  fifty  feet  from  the  floor  and 
stalagmites  running  up  to  meet  them  half  way, 
gave  the  vast  chamber  the  appearance  of  an  al- 
abaster Cathedral  with,  its  tiers  of  columns  in 
regular  order,  connected  by  wreaths  from  oolnmn 
to  column. 

In  the  distance  we  had  discovered  what  we 
tboa^^ht  was  a  mMS  of  curious  quarts  oiyatals^ 


ittijstU 


Jif^rii4-il 


lafeij  .w  i*.-Jaw\«-li!»i,y 


^7!*W5^I 


,*l'" 


IW4^f«l»?»^(«f"W!|W»^w»^5^>i^\y»;<t>j».  w^ 


FAB  WX8T. 

in  the  solid  rock 
rm.  We  propw- 
ight  at  tlie  bottom 
7  greeted  the  vis- 
atj.  The  pur^bt 
late  of  ]ime  hnng 
pink  colored  buI- 
orystalB  studding 
ns  feel  that  we 

tk  our  ears  at  the 
7  resembled  the 
rot  Mendelssohn 
.  *ThiB  was  soon 
interrupted  irom 
^h  in  a  deep  bass, 
ght  expect  to  hear 
iiat  starred  with 
sred  an  apartment 
ilactites  *  hanging 
Dm  the  floor  and 
k  them  half  way, 
earanoe  of  an  ai- 
rs of  columns  in 
atiiB  from  oolomn 

covered  what  we 
B  ^narts  o^tals^ 


THB  ENOBANT£I>  OAVX. 


95 


but  on  approaching  it  we  saw  that  it  was  a  living 
spring  jutting  from  tho  floor  and  rising  to  a 
height  of  five  feet  then  parting  in  the  center  to 
fall  in  a  thousand  little  streams  and  disappear- 
ing forever.  As  we  stood  in  mute  amazement  gaz- 
ing at  this  beautiful  sight  a  huge  animal  sprang 
from  his  lair  and  scattered  na  in  every  direction. 
The  report  of  a  dozen  revolvers  vibrated  to  the 
unknown  depths  and  some  of  the  fi«gile  forma- 
tions on  the  ceiling  fell  to  the  floor. 

The  concussion  put  out  the  lights  and  we  grop- 
ed our  way  back  to  the  entrance.  On  our  way  we 
found  a  mognificent  mountain  lion,  eleven  feet 
from  tip  to  tip,  the  monster  which  a  few  moments 
before  had  thrown  our  party  into  such  confusion 
at  the  crystal  fountain.  After  an  exceedingly  fa- 
tiguing ascent  we  again  reached  the  upper  air 
and  were  satisfied  to  remain  on  top  of  ground 
for  fiome  time  afterward." 

With  good  company  and  well  tr^^ned  sfeeds 
our  journey  passed  very  pleasantly^  We  were 
now  approaching  the  Sierra  Nevada  Range  so 
called  because  its  sides  and  tops  are  covered  with 
perpetual  Snow.  We  dashed  along  dose  to  the 
edge  of  precipices  one  thousand  feet  bdow  us 
and  one  miss  step  of  our  horses  would  have 
launched  us  into  eternity  in  an  instant  of  time. 
•Jhis  proximity  to  danger  ii  very  exciting  and 


.Ml 


3^^f 


■£M-''^s 


96 


AOVBNTORKS  IN  THK   FAB  WXST. 


seemed  rather  to  increase  than  dininish  the  plea- 
sure of  the  ride. 

We  arrived  safely  a*  Oarson  City  on  sohednle 
time  and  I  fonndmy  good  oonsin  ready^o  raoeive 
me  with  open  arms." '  What  befell  Miss  Julia 
in  her  home  in  the  Sierras  muf  l  be  reserved  to 
^  another  chapter. 


w<^ 


ft7««!W^«apty,-.iny^5CTgE-r5BC,.^y-'j;MHi  v-ty  'm 


AS  WBST. 

Diniih  the  plea- 

[tj  on  lohedQle 
ntAjJbo  receive 
fell  Miss  Julia 
be  reeerved  to 


OEAPTEBZL 

SAinfTIBniOS  ABOUND  THX  HOLT  OITT. 

There  it  no  more  beaotifnl  place  than  Salt 
Lake  City.  It  ia  in  a  lovely  valley  with  benehea 
rising  on  three  sides  of  it  and  a  fertile  plain 
opening  away  to  the  sonth,  throngU  which  the 
Jordan  winds  its  silvery  way,  giving  life  and 
beauty  in  ito  coarse.  The  City  is  watered  by 
irrigation,  tlie  water  being  brought  in  ditches, 
principally,  from  City  Creek.  Without  tl»i's  ar- 
tificlal  plan  of  watering  the  gardens  and  fields, 
this  valley  would  forever  remain  a  barren  waste; 
with  it,  the  *'The  wilderness  is  made  to  rejoice 
and  blossom  as  the  rose."  little  rivnleU  are 
carried  along  every  street  and  the  cotton-wood 
famishes  ample  shade. 

Imagine  then  the  City,  with  singing  rOIa, 
Ipvely  sliade,  blooming  gardens  and  sweet*8eent- 


98 


▲DTBVtDBU  nr  TBI  FAB  WSBT. 


ed  orehardt  of  peach,  plnm,  aprioot  and  pear 
traes,  and  over  all  the  clear  ranlt  of  heaven  with- 
ont  dond  or  mist,  and  away  in  the  distance  the 
snow-capped  monntains  whence  come  theoool- 
ing  blazes  and  eanse  the  nights  to  be  refreshing, 
thongh  the  d»y  may  be  oppressive.  This  is  the 
most  p«irfeot  dimate  on  the  oontinont 

The  air  is  pertiMtly  dry,  the  stars  seem  bright- 
er and  more  nnmerons  and  the  bine  vanlt  of 
heaven  sewns  ten  times  hi^er  and  purer,  than 
in  other  dimes. 

Let  ns  take  a  stroll  around  the  Oitj  and  got 
acquainted  with  it,  and  the  people.  Here  we 
are  at  Temple  Block,  in  the  center  of  the  Oity. 

We  have  teome  upon  a 'street  foil  of  stores. 
Enormous  stocks  of  merchandise  are  yearly  im- 
ported across  the  plains,  and  fortunes  are  rapidly 
accumulated.  On  Temple  Block,  is  the  Taber- 
nade  and  here  is  where  the  Grand  Temple  is  to 
be..  When  it  is  finished  and  consecrated,  Jesus 
Ohrist  is  to  oome  again  and  to  take  up  his  abode 
h«re  and<  confer  degrees  on  the  Saints.  Such  is 
thdr  fiinatioal  bdieC 

To  the  right  of  this,  is  a  very  pretty  house, 
occupied  by  the  five  widows  of  the  late  Jedediah 
M.  Orant,  one  of  Brigham's  Counsdors. 

A  large  barradc  looking  house,  is  tenanted  1>y 
£cra  T.  Benson  and  his  four  ladies.    A 


^'i'lA.A'l^^.'s.^fJxiaSM.-^jt.^ 


^'!^i  i^yiyro^wi.' j;;..?j.fym. 


i.V<'.M,..!».l,;ll|p!Jll|lli^^^» 


iK  WMT. 

trioot  and  peu* 
of  heaven  with- 
he  distance  the 
come  theoool> 
bo  be  refreshing, 
▼e.  This  i*  the 
inbnt 

ITS  leem  bright* 
B  bine  vault  of 
and  purer,  than 

lie  Oitj  and  got 
loplo.  Here  we 
Iter  of  the  City. 
i  fall  of  stores, 
e  are  yearly  im- 
innes  are  rapidly 
k,  is  the  Taber- 
Ad  Temple  is  to 
nseorated,  Jesas 
ike  op  his  abode 
Saints.    Such  is 

7  pretty  house, 
he  late  Jedediah 
unselors. 
»,  is  feUanted  t>y 
adiea.    A  mean 


TBI  GRAND  KABUL 


M 


looking  house  to  the  west,  by  F^Iey  p.  p^u 
and  his  nine  wives.  In  that  long  dirty  row  of 
single  rooms,  half  hidden  by  a  beautiful  garden 
and  orchard,  lives  Dr.  Richards  and  his  deven 
consorts.  Wilford  Woodruff  and  five  wive^re- 
side  in  another  large  house  sUU  further  west 
Orson  Pratt,  the  Emerson  of  Mormonism,  and 
his  five  wives  live  near  by  in  a  retired  country 
looking  house.  All  these  are  "Apoetles,"  and 
their  names  are  inseparaUe  from  Mormon  His. 
tory. 

Xooking  towards  the  north.,  we  eepy  a  whole 
block  covered  with  houses,  bamB,  orchards  and 
gardens.  Here,  with  his  eighteen  or  twenty 
•families,  dwells  Heber  0.  Kimball,  First  Conn- 
selor  toEiigham  Young,  undone  of  the  most 
sensual,  gioss  and  profane  men  that  ever  dis- 
graced  a  eommunity.  Strange  scenes  disturb  the 
seeming  serenity  of  this  Mormon  Paradise. 
Passing  these,  we  arrive  at  the  Gbasd  Haxqc, 
«Th»  Liok  Hotob,"  in  which  many  of  the  Pboeh- 
kt's  wives  reside. 

This  is  a  threestdried  building,  with  peaked 
gable,  and  narrow  pointed  Ctothic  roof  and  cost 
thj  owner  $80,000. 

But  for  the  good  managvnent  of  Bro.  Brigw 
ham,  it  would  have  cost  more,  for  when  it  waa 
ready  to  shingle,  the  Prophet  had  a  revelation 


£Aa&iiAadis2&i 


"'.f-' «'»*,; ig '.."">,' '  III— t*^"^*— »r'ig'*w^-";>T'-'  '  '"■"V'-'^i 


100         ADVIirTURES  Iir  THS  TAB  WUT. 

to  the  effect  that  the  carpenters  shonld  "Shingle 
the  Lion  House  in  tlie  name  of  the  Lord  and  by 
the  authority  of  the  H0I7  Priesthood."  A  large 
lion  carved  in  stone,  is  placed  upon  a  pillared 
portico  in  front  of  the  edifice,  "resting,  hot 
watchful,"  emblematic  of  Brigham,  who  la  call> 
ad  the  "Lion  of  the  Lord." 

Pap  sing  a  row  of  neat  oiOioes  we  arrive  at  the 
Mansion,  a  large  handsome  bnildlng,  excellently 
boilt  and  dasslingly  white.  It  is  balconied  from 
ground  to  foof ;  on  the  top  is  an  observatory, 
snrmonnting  which,  is  a  bee  hive,  the  Mormon 
symbol  of  industry.  Eastward  still  and  further 
bads  from  the  street,  stands  the  school-bouse  for 
the  Toung  family,  and  further  to  the  right, 
stands  the  "White  House,"  occupied  by  Mrs. 
Yonqg,  the  first  wife,  and  her  children. 

It  is  a  lonesome  looking  old  ^pnse,  the  win> 
dows  are  small  and  ftr  between;  jnst  such  a 
honse  as  yon  would  imagine  to  be  haunted. 

To  the  east,  and  connected  with  the  Harem 
by  a  private  paas^jge-way,  is  Brigham's  general 
business  office.  This  is  a  large  room  with  three 
desks  on  either  side;  those  to  the  left  on  enters 
ing,  being  appropriated  to  the  oleAs  of  "Brig- 
ham  Young,  Trustee  in  Trust  for  the  Church," 
and  those  to  the  right  used  by  the  clerks  of  ^B. 
Toong  A  Go."    Still  further  east  and  oonnected 


f  t^^.  ^.,y.  ^.i^f  V,^.-'7^t  >.-<-..^r.j»i4.-:.^ ,\  ^'„_  ,«-„,dL-^i.^-J 


*^..^U.  .-iAw  ,i/i^ 


ABWI8T. 

lioTiId  "Shingle 
he  Lord  and  by 
ood."  A  large 
ipon  a  pillared 
,  "retting,  but 
tin,  who  is  call. 

re  arH?e  at  the 
ing,  excellently 
balconied  frooa 
o  obeeryatory, 
e,  the  Mormon 
till  and  further 
chool-house  for 
'  to  the  right, 
tnpied  by  Mrs. 
Idren. 

ipnse,  the  win* 
i;  jnst  such  a 
» hannted. 
ith  the  Harem 
sham's  general 
>om  with  three 
}  left  on  enter- 
eftg  of  "Brig- 
r  the  Chnrch," 
e  clerkB  of  *B. 
and  connected 


.Ji!il.i«|..J.|Mipilil 


mm^ 


MOBMOll  DAKOM.  101 

by  apother  paisago-way,  i.  the  private  office  of 

BA^oionvu;  the  Prophet',  own  private  bedroom. 
H6re,e  he  "veil,"  behind  which,  he  recpivT. 
his  "revelations."  "^iveii 

He  nsnally  occnpi*.  this  room  alone  and  when 
he  wishes  the  company  of  one  of  hi.  wivee. 
-end.  a  message  to  that  effect.  Whenhei..ick 
hedesignirtes  one  of  them  to  attend  npon  him, 
^  one  being  nsnally  the  reigning  favorite.       ' 

The^e  with  other  smaller  buildings,  makeup 
the  improvements  on  the  Prophet's  Block,  and 
constitnte  a  .mall  town  in  them^ve..       ' 

Struck  with  the  fact  that  mo.t  of  the  eligible 
property  appear,  to  be  In  the  hands  of  "thfau- 

?lT  ^  ""I  r?"""  °"''  ^-^1^  *o  Social  Hall. 
TUs  is  an  adobe  building  78x88  feet    In  this 

from  Slfav'^^'r*'  ^'^"*"''  representation, 
from  Shakspeare's  tragedies  to  the  broadest  far- 
ces,  by  a  company  of  Mormon  Amateurs.    In 

Ihe  Mormomi   repudiate  walt^e.,   maaourka. 

«AotJsches,  «,d  round  dance.  gene«llyXc«^t 
diey  do  not  want  their  wive,  and  daught^ to 
be  "so  intimate  with  other  men."    ' 

reehaS'k-T'T^*"'*"  '"^  °^^  «»Woned 
wel.  are  in  high  esteem,  and  a  Mormon  cenius 

h-  iavented  .  "doable  cotillion,"  giving  twoT 


i^S^^, ,  s^S^iUX. 


.■•,->■.• 


'1 


TT'^llTWWW 


''j»."5-5Wi 


IM         ADTBHTtTBlS  IH  tHX  f  AB  WBSt. 


diet  to  «Mh  gentlemftti,  a  ysry  neoeiMrv  arran|{e- 
ment  as  there  are  aboat  three  and  one  half  of 
the  fair  mz,  to  one  of  the  mascnline  pertoaiion. 
The  Ooancil  House,  a  two  storied  bnilding  46  ft. 
sqnare,  next  attracts  onr  attention.  It  is  nsed 
as  a  printing  office  and  froinitis  issued  the 
great  Mormon  weekly  newspaper,  the  organ  of 
the  Ohnrch,  "The  Deseret  News."  There  is  an 
observatory  on  tlie  top  of  this  building  from 
whence  we  get  a  better  view  of  the  City  tliao  we 
have  heretofore  had. 

From  hence  we  have  the  Oonrt  House  point- 
ed out  to  us,  a  large  adobe  structure,  the  seat  of 
Mormon  law  and  justice.  Here  the  Territorial 
Legislature  meets  to  draw  the  government  ap- 
propriations, and  immediately  on  its  adjourn- 
ment, the  Legislature  of  the  "State  of  Deseret," 
meets  to  make  the  laws.  The  United  States 
Gh>vttmment  and  its  i>fficers  are  entirely  ignored 
bgr  the  Mormons,  and  Brigham  Toung  and  his 
hierardgr  have  fhll  and  ezdnsive  control  of  ev- 
erything. 

The  Arsenal,  is  a  gloomy  old  pQe  on  the  north 
hill  overlooking  the  Oity.  Here  are  stored  all 
the  fire-arms  and  ammunition  of  the  "Nanvoo 
Legion,"  a  military  organisation  formed  before 
leaving  the  States  and  of  which  Daniel  H.  Wellt 
it  Oommanderwin-ohieC    This  was  the  finrmidii* 


>  -^l   •"srj''''*"^-^-*!- 


■'  ■>    .  j^**>  •^"^.f  '*  ■i.,'4M\^V^  ?€' 


vmim 


rAB  WIST. 


and  one  half  of 
iline  pertoaiion. 
dbn{lding46ft. 
ion.  It  18  Died 
it  is  issned  the 
er,  the  organ  of 
B."  There  is  an 
building  from 
the  City  titan  we 


rt  House  point- 
jture,  the  seat  of 
e  the  Territorial 
I  government  ap- 
on  its  adjourn- 
tate  of  Deseret," 
e  United  States 
I  entirely  ignored 
1  Young  and  his 
ire  control  of  er- 

pfle  on  the  north 
■eare  stored  all 
of  the  ^NauToo 
>n  formed  before 
Daniel  H.  Wellt 
ins  the  ionuiiitk- 


trttOtt^, 


m 


bU  army  of  half  dad,  half  starred  ragamnfBns 
that  whipped  out  our  army  under  Johnson,  sent 
by  Buchanan  to  conquer  the  Mormons  in  1867, 
which  expedition  cost  our  government  twenty 
millions  of  dollars. 

Another  notoble  building  is  the  Tithing  office, 
•  Urge  spacious  building,  with  cellars,  stora- 
rooms  and  offices  attached.  Each  person  on 
entering  the  Mormon  Church,  is  required  to  pay 
the  tenth  of  his  or  her  property  to  the  Lord's 
serrants  for  "building  up  temples,  or  otherwise 
beanUfymg  and  adorning  Zion,  as  they  may  be 
directed  from  on  high."  Having  tithed  their 
property,  they  must  tithe  their  yearly  income 

Iau'*'!!^"'*  P?P^*  *^"  n»n<J«riDg  •bout  one 
win  ot  their  subsUnce  to  the  Church. 

The  ladies  give  a  tenth  of  their  fowls,  a  tenth 
of  the  eggs,  and  then  a  tenth  part  of  the  chick, 
ens  hatched,  withoutregard  to  loss.  Everything 
jent  as  tithing,  must  be  of  the  veiy  best,  as  the 
Lord  will  accept  nothing  that  has  a  blemish  or 
imperfection.  3ut  the  Prophet  was  not  satisfied 
■nd  so  had  a  law  passed  making  it  legal  for  the 
FOpl«  to  transfer  their  property  to  tiie  Church. 
He  then  commanded  them  to  oonsecnte  their  all 
to  tte  Church,  oil  pain  of  everlasting  helL 

This  was  at  the  time  of  the  Keformation  when 
ths  doctrine  of  blood^itonement  was    6«elj 


f  *% 


M 


-'sm 


-y 


^..'Mi&^ 


104 


▲OVBMTURBS  Ul  THl  FAtt  WMY. 


prcMhed. 

Jedediah  M.  Qruit,  on*  of  Brigham's  Oonii* 
•olort  Mid  in  a  Mrmoil: 

"Brethrm  and  uitan,  #«  want  ym  to  npnl  and  fenak* 
yoor  mm.  And  yen  who  h«T«  committed  rim  that  caaaol 
bo  forgiTOii  through  baptism,  M  ftur  Need  he  «M,  <mi|M 
M«  MMfa  amitd,  that  tho  inomM  thereof  may  como  np  M- 
foro  Ood  aa  an  atonement  for  your  lina,  and  that  tho  aia- 
nom  iu  Zion  may  be aflroid." 

80  great  waa  the  excitement  earned  hy  thia 
doctrine,  tliat  many  came  and  oflbred  np  their 
liroa  on  the  altar  of  taorifice.  Thia  altar  waa 
erected  within  Temple  Block  bj  thia  same  bloody 
Prieat,  J.  M.  Grant 

Thoie  who  did  not  feel  like  being  killed,  ap- 
peased the  anger  of  the  Almighty  by  deeding 
and  oonaecrating  their  property  to  the  Ghnroh, 
for  Brigham  waa  shrewd  enough  to  see  that  if 
their  substance  was  in  his  power,  he  could  hold 
the  rod  over  them  and  they  would  be  powerleaa. 
Said  Brigham,  in  speaking  of  this  law,  *<Men 
love  riches,  and  can't  leave  without  means.  Now 
if  you  tie  np  the  calf,  the  cow  will  stay." 

Here  we  are  at  Temple  Block,  but  we  have  de- 
scribed thia  elsewhere  and  will  say  in  passing, 
that  on  tills  block  is  the  Tabernacle,  and  north 
of  thia,  a  frame-work  covered  with  boughs  and 
called  the  **Bowery."  This  is  used  for  conference 
mMtiogs,  being  capable  of  accommodating  8.000 


^ft^'  ^.t.^ — rt'»«iiui..i.i^i'^M^'ii 


_:w.^.,..»fg..>.., 


i^^n    i-^y-  ■-■''^■•^■'   -»-'Ji^'-- ■ 


'^■.xl.'iv 


,(Mj 


"»■«■■■• 


rAtt  WMY. 


)righ«n's  Oonii* 


onpnlaadfenak* 
k(«d  tiM  thtt  cannol 
MMir«««M,afiiM 
!of  nay  eonM  np  M- 
a,  ud  that  thtaia- 

;  oaoMd  bythii 
oflbred  up  their 
This  alUr  wm 

this  Buue  bloodj 

being  killed,  ap- 
ihty  by  deeding 
f  to  the  Ghnrch, 
gh  to  see  that  if 
ir,  lie  eonld  hold 
aid  be  powerless, 
this  law,  •'Men 
>nt  means.  Now 
rill  stny." 
,  bnt  we  haye  de- 
1  say  in  passing, 
naole,  and  north 
with  bonghs  and 
«d  for  conference 
mmodating  8.000 


TBI  raMPLl. 


105 


persons.  It  is  a  siogtilar  scene  ^hen  filled  with 
well-dressed  and  earnest  devotees,  who  listen 
with  rapt  attention  to  ntterances  of  their  spirlt- 
nal  leaders  and  take  it  all  in  &»  gospel  troth. 

In  the  north-west  comer  of  this  block  is  the 
Endowment  honse,  where  the  secret  ordinances 
of  Mormonism  are  administered.  For  a  more 
complete  description  of  the  sink  <»f  iniquity,  see 
chapter  on  Mormon  Mysteries. 

On  the  eastern  side  of  this  tqnare,  are  the 
foundations  for  the  famous  Temple.  They  are 
of  solid  rock,  and  have  already  cost  over  a.  mil. 
lion,  in  material  and  labor,  more  than  tlie  whole 
of  the  Nauvoo  Temple  when  con^plete.  It  is  ox- 
tremely  doubtful  whether  this  building  will  ever 
be  finished,  and  many  think  it  was  never  the 
intention  of  Brigham  that  it  should  be  finished, 
because  he  knew  that  he  could  not  carry  out  his 
promises  made  to  the  people,  that  Jesus  CJhrist 
would  re-appcarwhen  the  Temple  was  completed 
and  Himself  administer  the  endowments  to  his 
chosen  people. 

We  have  now  visited  the  greater  part  of  the 
public  buildings  and  have  seen  Salt  Lake  City 
as  it  appeared  on  a  beautiful  October  duy,  in  the 
year  of  our  Lord,  1862. 


-K5iJew.*«%i 


OHAFTEBZn. 


y-!" 


BAPFXNIKOS  nr  SALT  LAKB  OITT. 

From  Mrs.  Bnrlingame's  Joamal. 

We  are  now  in  the  midit  of  a  poijgammii 

commnnity.    The  Monnon  polygamitt  has  no 

HoMK.    Some  have  their  wives  in  small  disoon- 

^ccted  hoases.    Some  have  long  low  hoates  and 

^  taking  a  new  wife,  add  a  room  to  the  row. 

Some  have  bnt  one  honse  and  crowd  them  all  to> 

g»tlier,withoat  regard  to  comfort,  or  even  de- 

oeney.    When  Uiey  live  in  difforent  houses,  the 

husband  has  to  give  each  wife  her  turn  to  cook 

lor  him  and  he  honors  their  tables  with  his  jwes- 

ence  in  rotation.    Jealousies  the  most  bitter,  r»> 

proaches  the  most  galling  uid  acrimony  without 

end  are  the  oonseqnenoet  of  the  sliglitest  p«rti> 

•li^. 


.>\^.'itiiJ.Ai^i»f,ii,iM»JX^.S 


~ 


9UmLata, 


107 


KB  OITT. 

Joornal. 
f  a  poljgsmmii 
jgamist  hM  no 
n  ■mall  ditoon- 
low  hontM  and 
Dom  to  the  row. 
owd  them  all  to- 
rt, or  even  de- 
ent  house*,  the 
sr  tnm  to  cook 
es  with  hit  j»es- 

most  hitter,  re> 
rimonj  without 

•ligliteat  purtip 


It  is  impoMihIe  for  any  man  -to  eqnany  love 
Mveral  women  at  the  same  time.  The  natare 
most  in  unison  with  his  own,  will  most  attract 
him.  To  feel  partiality  and  not  exhibit  it,  is 
unnatural,  to  exhibit  it  and  have  it  past  nnnoHc- 
ed  by  a  jealous  woman  is  impossible.  Any  bus  • 
band  might  feel  to  kisH  his  wile  gladly;  to  go 
round  a  table  and  kiss  half  a  dozen  is  no  joke. 
Every  word,  every  look,  every  action  has  to  be 
weighed,  or  else  there  is  bitterness,  and  vituper- 
ation. Warmth  of  feeling,  tenderness  of  attach- 
mont,  is  called  by  the  worst  of  Mormon  epithets 
-Gentilish."  "Mto  must  value  his  wife  no 
naore  tban  an;rthing  else  he  baa  committed  to 
him,  and  be  ready  to  give  her  up  at  any  time  the 
Lord  calls  on  him,"  Said  Brigbam  one  Sundav 
afternoon;  and  J.  M.  Grant  followed  the  remark 
by  saying,  «  If  God,  through  his  prophet,  wants 
to  give  my  women  toany  other  man  more  wort^ 
than  I  am,  there  they  are  on  the  altar  of  sacrifice ; 
he  can  have  tliem  and  do  what  he  pleases  with 
them."  In  spite  of  the  constant  effort  to  keep 
the  women  quiet  they  are  disoontented  and  un- 
happy. 

The  first  wives  are  the  most  miserable.  In 
one  of  Brigbam  Tonng's  sermons  he  said,— 

Now  for  my  proposition;  ft  is  mora  partiea- 
larl  V  for  my  sisters.    |£en  say,  My  wife,  though 


■,y<^ti 


106 


ADVSMTUBtS  IK  Tttl  fAS  WlSf . 


&'*■ 


lAiS.. 


a  moat  excellent  woman  has  not  seen  a  happy  day 
Rince  I  took  mj  second  wife.*  'No,  not  a  happy 
day  for  a  year,'  says  one;  and  another  has  not 
seen  a  happy  day  for  five  year  j.  It  is  said  that 
women  are  tied  down  and  abased;  that  many 
are  wading  tlirongh  a  perfecst  flood  of  tears. 

I  wish  my  own  women  to  understand  that 
what  I  am  going  to  say  is  for  tliem  as  well  as 
otJiers,  and  I  want  those  who  are  here  to  tell 
their  sisters,  yes  all  the  women  of  this  com- 
mnnity.  I  am  going  to  give  you  from  this  time 
to  the  eth  day  of  October  next,  for  reflection,  that 
you  may  determine  whether  you  wish  to  stay  with 
your  husbands  or  not,  and  then  I  am  going  to 
set  every  woman  at  liberty  and*  say  to  them, 
"Now  go  your  way,  my  women  with  the  rest; 
go  your  way." 

And  my  wives  have  got  to  do  one  of  two  things, 
Either  round  up-  their  shoulders  to  enduro  the 
afllictions  of  this  world,  and  live  their  religion, 
or  they  may  leave,  for  I  will  not  have  them  a- 
bout  me.  I  will  go  into  heaven  alone,  rather 
than  have  scratdiing  and  fighting  around  me.  I 
will  set  all  at  liberty.    *What,  first  wife,  toot 

Yes,  1  will  liberate  you  all.  1  know  what  my 
women  will  say;  they  will  say,-' You  4sm  have 
aa  many  wives  ai^ou  please,  Brighamt'  But  I 
want  to  go  somewhere  and  do  something  to  get 


£l(» 


^Ktl. &>-i:->:-.i-^.  ■■<-■>»>•■«%. .  ... 


u^iJ^^k^^i^^iM 


l':^fi 


fAB  WlSf . 

seen  a  happy  daj 
No,  not  a  happj 
another  has  not 
.  It  is  said  that 
need;  that  many 
ood  of  tears, 
understand  that 
them  as  well  as 
are  here  to  tell 
len  of  this  com- 
m  from  this  time 
or  reflection,  that 
wish  to  stay  with 
1  I  am  going  to 
nd  say  to  them, 
n  wiUi  the  reat; 

»ne  of  two  things, 
rs  to  endnre  the 
re  their  religion, 
ot  have  them  a- 
'en  alone,  rather 
igaronndme.  I 
,  first  wife,  toot 
1  know  what  my 
'*  Yoa  -can  have 
nghamt'  Bnt  I 
omething  to  get 


BBOTHBB  BHUBTUnV. 


109 


rid  of  the  whiners." 

We  were  invited  to  spend  the  day  with  Broth- 
er Shnrtleff  a  regnlar  old  patriarch  with  five  wives 
and  twenty  diildren.  When  dinner  was  readj 
we  were  seated  in  the  places  of  honor  to  tlje 
right  of  the  host  and  the  first  wife  took  her  plaeo 
opposite  her  husband.  The  plural  wives  with 
their  children  were  seated  in  their  order  the 
grown  up  sons  and  daughters  of  the  first  wife 
near  their  mother.  There  wore  twenty-one  per- 
sons at  the  table  indnding  Mr.  Bnriingamo  and 
myself.  The  patriach  in  a  veiy  feeling  manner 
called  down  blessings  on  us  andall  mankind  and* 
bnt  for  the  knowledge  that  we  were  in  a  polyg- 
amic household  we  would  have  enjoyed  our  visit 
immensely. 

After  dinner  the  youngest  wife  and  favorite 
combed  and  brushed  the  patriarch's  flowing  white 
locks  and  seemed  as  fond  of  him  as  any  new* 
made  bride.  We  chHtted  with  the  different 
wives,  praised  their  children,  walked  around  the 
ftrm  and  inspected  the  garden,  orchard,  cattle 
and  grain,  and  truly  the  Lord  had  blessed  thi« 
modern  Abraham  in  his  basket  and  in  his  store. 

When  we  were  ready  to  depart  Bro.  Shurtleff 
loaded  us  down  with  apples,  pears  and  peaehet   < 
and  with  kind  adieus  to  the  five  ICrs.  Shurtleff, 
ttid  a  hearty  hand  shake  from  Bro.  S.  we  stcgtped 


m 


Iki^idM^AmM'* 


^feS: 


Pfsppi^ip 


no 


ADTBNTtBU  Iff  THB  VAB  WMT. 


into  onr  a«rriage  and  dro^e  back  to  the  Oity. 

In  October,  1862,  groA  excitement  preraile^ 
became  the  govcnittient  was  oending  troopfl  to 
Utah.  The  Mormoni  looJced  npon  this  as  a  men- 
aoe  and  (Httd  that  another  "  war"  was  imminent 
They  dedared  that  the  soldiers  shoftld  never  cross 
the  Jordan,  bnt  in  spite  of  their  threats,  on  a 
bri^t  morning  in  October,  Gol.  Connor,  with 
iiis  command  marched  into  and  throngh  Salt 
Lake  Oity  and  established  his  «unp  on  the  *'benoh'' 
about  three  miles  eeat  of  the  Gi^,and  overlook- 
ingit 

The  people  we;ire  made  to  believe  that  the  new 
Qovemor  and  Judges  had  something  to  do  with 
the  coming  of  the  troops  and  decided  hostility 
was  mani^ted  towards  them.  Gov.  Harding's 
message  to  the  Legislature  commented  very 
severely  on  polygamy  and  aroused  a  great  detd 
of  feeling.  Then  a^  bill  was  sent  on  to  Congress 
to  enable  the  Federal  officers  to  carry  out  the  laws 
and  to  punish  polygamy.  This  was  the  last  straw 
that  broke  the  camel's  back  and  agreatindigna- 
Uon  meeting  was  held  in  the  Tabernacle.  The 
Governor  and  Judges  were  denounced  and  thteat- 
ened  and  a  committee  appointed  to  invite  them 
to  leave  the  Territoiy-  llireats  of  personal  vio. 
lenoe  were  freely  used  and  the  situaticm  was  be- 
eoming  anything  bnt  agreeabk.    We  were  all 


>i-j£.^ik.i^ 


ik  to  the  Oity. 
tement  preraileii 
ending  troopfl  to 
pontlnsasamen- 
r"  WM  imminent 
boftlcl  never  eross 
eir  threats,  on  a 
ol.  Connor,  with 
nd  ibrongh  Salt 
aponthe*'benoh''' 
it7,an4  overlook' 

eve  that  the  new 
ithing  to  do  with 
decided  hoetility 
Gov.  Harding's 
Bommented  verjr 
Bed  a  great  detd 
tt  on  to  Coogress 
Barry  out  the  laws 
ivas  the  last  straw 
dagrealindigna- 
rabernacle.  The 
nneed  and  threat- 
1  to  invite  them 
I  of  personal  vie 
litnaticm  was  he> 
e.    We  wera  all 


^,y>^lyi"^^4^P^J^ji9|piBp|^jL;p^^ 


■COBIirO  TBI  OOTBBirOB. 


sitting  qaietily  one  evening  in  the  parlor  of  tiho 
Governor's  honse,  when  we  were  startled  by  load 
cries  and  oaths  ontoide,  and  in  a  moment  more, 
miMilei  and  rotten  eggs  were  being  thrown  in 
rapid  snooession  against  the  honse. 

Windows  were  broken  and  glus  flew  in  every 
direction;  they  were  mobbing  the  Governor's 
house.  Ho  let  them  alone  until  they  got  tired; 
he  said  that  he  eonld  stand  it  if  Brigham  could 
fer  the  owner  would  have  to  repair  the  damages. 

After  this  we  kept  our  house  well  guarded 
We  had  two  six  shooters,  and  Mr.  Burlingame 
insisted  oiimy  learning  how  to  use  one  of  them, 
one  double  barrelled  shot  gun,  one  axe,  one  dob 
and  several  other  weapons,  offensive  and  defen- 
sive. The  Mormons  would  loudly  threaten  to 
bang  Mr.  Burlingame  as  they  passed  the  house, 
but  we  soon  became  acctistomed  to  their  style 
and  pad  no  attention  to  it  Mr.  B.  went  wh«3re 
he  pleased,  day  and  night,  but  keptJiis  eyes  open 
and  his  revolvers  ready.  We  were  warned  and 
watched  and  surrounded  by  spies  who  were  list- 
ening for  eveiy  word,  to  report  to  Brother  Brir- 
ham.  . 

Notwithstanding  these  unpleasant  surround, 
ings,  we  aU  like  Salt  Lake  and  greaU>  enjoy  our 
reridenoehere.  We  have  aMiertained  to  our  satis, 
ihotioii  that  the  l^ormons  are  eoihunda  and  when 


-^"Tf-V 


▲STXITTUBBS  nr  THS  TAB  WB8T. 


tbey  find  xre  are  not  afraid  of  them  thcjwill  let 
m  alone.  The  Gavaliy  at  Gamp  Donglaa  had  a 
review  a  few  days  ago  and  came  down  pretty  near 
tlie  City,  and  the  people  came  running  to  ns 
frightened  half  to  death  thinlcing  they  were  g6- 
ing  to  be  attndced.  The  Mormon  leaders  have 
forbidden  their  wivet  and  danghten  to  oomeand 
■ee  ni  to  we  have  to  lec^  oor  aoeiety  at  Gamp 
DongKa. 


^'fiik 


^.mmmmm 


I  TAB  WB8T. 


them  thej  will  let 
ip  Dongliw  had  « 
I  down  pretty  netr 
B  rnnning  to  ns 
Qg  thej  were  g6- 
non  leader*  have 
htera  tooomeand 
•oeiety  at  Gamp 


GEAFTEBXIII 


UFS  AT  OAHP  DOnOLAS.     . 
From  Mrs.  Corliogame'a  JonrnaL 
There  are  no  more  gay  and  hospitable  people, 
than  the  Military.    About  fifteen  of  the  offieera 
stationed  at  Camp  Donglas  had  brought  their 
ftmilies.    Honses  were  bnil^  and  thongh  rude, 
were  made  very  home-lik«,  and  comfortable. 
Gen.  Connor's  residence  wasqnite  aristocratio 
and  pretentions.    Snrgeon  Beid  and  lady,  were 
also  hoasod  very  comfortably.    Gapi  McLean 
and   Madam,   entertained   handsomely.    Gapt 
Hoyt  and  hit  lovely  wife  wore  good  and  kind. 
Mrs.  JRjBid,  an  accomplished  lady  born  in  the 
Bermuda  Islands,  of  English  parent^  (her  fiuh- 
erwat  Governor  General  of  the  Islands,)  was  as 
kind  to  me  and  mine,  as  if  she  had  been  my  sia- 
^f    She  had  broaght  on  her  carriage  and  lionet 


"-^*'Mk 


^s^^^^ 


Jt  'i^.?V''.i:6>i:^: 


5^Rij 


isiiipwf? 


114 


▲DYBVTUB18  XH  THB  TAB  WIW. 


sA- 


from  Oalifornl*  and  seareely  a  w«ek  pMsed  that 
we  did  not  go  ont  prospecting,  or  viiiting  some 
place  of  inte]:est  in  Uw  neighborhood  of  the 
Citj. 

One  fine  morning,  we  were  off  to  visit  Oreit 
Salt  Lake.  We  passed  Uot  Springs  where  the 
water  would  boil  an  eggj  and  eroseed  the  sandy 
plain  on  a  gradoal  descent  to  the  Lake  which  is 
surrounded  by  long  stretches  of  baked  and  crack- 
ed soil,  over  wUdi  is '  an  inoruBtation  of  das- 
sling  salt  crystals.  The  water  of  Salt  Lake,  is 
the  strongest  natural  brine  in  the  world,  holding 
in  solution,  over  22  per.  cent  of  different  salts. 
Its  dark,  sluggish  waves  forcibly  remind  the 
gaser,  of  the  Dead  Sea,  and  were  it  not  that  this 
is  4.200  feet  abotb,  and  that  1.000  feet  nLow 
the  level  of  the  Ocean;  this  locked  in  by  iur* 
rounding  mountains,  while  that  rolls  over  the 
'^cities  of  the  plain,"  it  would  be  easy  to  fimey 
one  self  away  in  Palestine  and  looking  on  that 
scene  of  human  cramption,  decay  and  deso- 
lation. 

After  partaking  of  a  smnptuous  lunch,  several 
of  the  party,  attempted  to  tskeaswim  in  the 
Lake.  We  could  nather  sink  nor  swim  dud  were 
pretty  uiuoh  in  the  condition  of  the  man  who 
put  on  cork  shoes  when  going  in  to'  bathe. 

fopui  of  us  were  so  qnwise  us  t^  |iavt  onf 


^k 


mmM'^^iliMs^kiM 


rABWlffBi 

w«ek  pMMd  thftt 

or  viiiting  loine 

{hborhood  of  tko 

off  to  Tiiit  Grait 
prings  whert  tho 
croseed  the  sandy 
he  Lake  which  if 
'  baked  and  erack* 
irnstation  of  daa- 
r  of  Salt  Lake,  ia 
he  world,  holding 
of  different  aalta. 
aibly  remind  the 
ire  it  not  that  thia 
1.000  feet  mum 
locked  in  byrar* 
▲T  rolla  orer  the 
be  easy  to  fimey 
d  looking  on  that 
decay  and  deso- 

onaInneh,aeveraI 
ke  a  swim  in  the 
lor  swim  and  were 
of  the  man  who 
in  to' bathe. 
>  US  t9  |»Tt  OHf 


■wmmo  or  8alt  lamm. 


115 


months  open  and  the  snrf  dashed  the  salt  water 
into  them,  and  so  strangled  us,  that  we  did  not 
reeoTcr  onr  eqailibrinm  for  sometime. :  We  de- 
cided that  swimming  in  Salt  Lake  was  not  a 
success,  and  on  coming  ont,  we  found  onrselres  - 
in  the  condition  of  Lot's  wife  to  all  outward  ap- 
pearances. Mrs.  Reid  said  that  the  next  time 
she  went  to  Salt  Lake,  she  should  bsep  on  the 
.outside  of  it,  and  not  get  it  on  the  outside  of 
her. 

Before  starting  for  home,  we  ▼isited  a  cave 
near  by,  said  to  have  been  the  rendesvous  and 
grave  of  aimnd  of  Indian  warriors.  They  were 
fleeing  from  their  victorious  enemies,  when  they 
espied  this  cave  and,  unfortunately,  sought  it  for 
safety.  The  victors  guarded  its  entrance  care- 
fully, allowing  none  to  escape.  All  died  ^m 
starvation  and  their  bones  lie  bleaching  in  this 
desert  cave.  The  sensations  produced  by  this 
dreadful  sight,  csat  a  damper  over  the  remainder 
of  our  visit 

As  winter  approaches,  everything  assumes  an 
ab  of  gayety  abput  the  Gamp.  Preparations' 
are  on  foot  for  a  New  Tear's  Ball.  We  ara  all 
looking  forward  to  the  event,  with,mnch  pleas- 
ure. Last  week,  one  fiYie  morning,  Mrs.  Capt 
Me  Lean  sent*  down  horses  **all  saddled  and 
i^idledi"  and  requested  our  presence  fit  br««|pt 


^f^''g'^l*«'.'FMfyftf:ii;JlL%ff^^W"*«B 


116      ADyufnmis  oi  thb  fab  wnr. 


;'4. 


m 


fttt.  We  hutily  prepared  ovnelTQi  and  monnt- 
ing  our  Bteedf,  rode  up  to  the  Camp.  Breakfast 
not  being  ready,  several  of  the  party  proposed  a 
ride  up  the  Canon   as  an  appetizer. 

We  started  in  gay  spirits  np  Emigration  Creek 
and  the  ride  was  truly  delightful.  The  birds 
were  singing  sweetly  in  the  tree^tops  of  cotton- 
wood,  pine  and  hemlock,  the  water  of  the  Creek 
dashed  over  little  precipii  ~  and  dancing  joyous- 
ly  in  the  sunlight,  fell  from  height  to  height, 
making  many  pictaresque  little  falls.  The  nir 
was  cool  and  debdous,  and  so  pure  that  we 
telt  as  much  exhilcrated  by  it  as  if  we  had  been 
taking  laughing  gas.  Our  horses  also  felt  it  and 
were  difficult  to  manage.  After  a  glorious  ride, 
we  returned  to  a  breakfast  fit  for  a  king  and  we 
did  it  ample  justice. 

We  are  here  4.200  feet  above  the  level  of  the 
Occiu.  From  the  tops,  of  these  mountains,  we 
had  Uiarine  shells  lu'ought  to  ub,  showing  con- 
duaively,  that  at  some  period  of  time.  Old  Ocean 
rolled  over  the  tops  of  these  mountains.  Truly 
this  is  a  land  of  wonders!  *    ' 

New  Tear's  Eve  came  at  last  and  with  it,  the 
grand  ball.  The  Hall  was  draped  with  ever- 
greens, and  the  start  and  stripes  floated  over  al^ 
assuring  us  that  we  were  under  the  proteotiom 
qt  the  freest  government  mi  ^arth. 


i'l>.**'*»,*feiJnV>r.'-  **''*%**.>,  .*: 


m^^mmTumi^. 


WAMWWn, 

»!▼<)•  and  monnt- 
amp.  BreakfMt 
party  propoaed  a 
icer. 

!mi(p«tion  Creek 
tful.  The  birds 
e-topa  of  cotton- 
iter  of  the  Greek 
dancing  jojons- 
leight  to  height, 
e  falls.    The  nir 

0  pnre  that  we 

1  if  we  had  been 
M  also  felt  it  and 
'  a  glorioQs  ride, 
or  a  king  and  we 

the  level  of  the 
)  monntaioR,  we 
IB,  showing  con- 
time,  Old  Ocean 
>nntains.    Tmly 

and  with  it,  the 
iped  with  ertr- 
I  floated  over  al^ 
>  the  proteotiom 
rth. 


|IW|iliPPi|AfAp4fiy^||>p 


TBI  MIUTABT  BALI. 


117 


What  a  contrast  between  this  assembly  and 
the  Mormon  anniversary  that  wo  attended  last 
snmmerl  The  Military  oiHeers  with  their  wires, 
the  Federal  officers  and  their  families,  and  the 
Gentile  residents  of  Salt  Lake  City  made  op  the 
company.  Not  a  man  but  would  have  drawn 
his  sword  in  defense  of  his  wife  or  sweet-heart, 
not  a  man  bnt  wonld  have  scorned  a  polygamist, 
and  wonld  have  resented  any  attention  from  one, 
to  his  wife.  These  were  the  brave  and  noble 
•one  of  California  who  were  ready  at  any  and  all 
times  to  go  to  the  front  and  do  battle  for  the 
Union,  but  who  were  kept  here  to  see  that  the 
Mormons  did  not  inflato  the  minds  of  the  In- 
dians  and  cause  an  outbreak  while  the  Union 
was  in  danger. 

The  ball  was  opened  by  a  grand  quadrille,  in 
which  Governor  Harding,  General  Connor,  Jodg. 
es  Burlingame  and  Drave  participated.  After 
this,  tlie  daneing  was  confined  principally  to  the 
younger  members  of  the  company.  Tlie  mmu 
was  elegant  and  costly,  and  the  festivities  con- 
tinned  into  the  wee  sma*  hours.  We  remained 
until  the  next  morning  and  after  breakfast,  wit- 
nessed  a  most  beautiful  sight  from  the  top  of  the 
Oamp  Observatory,  via;  the  valley  of  the  Great 
Salt  lake  in  the  distance,  and  the  Oquirrh 
Kange  beyond.    The  sun  shone  down  npon  rhe 


PiSiff^^yi'ffJ^ni^t^PfffPil^ 


ADVUff IJftlfe  l»  taa  f  Aft  WMf. 


whole  and  lighted  np  the  mountain  pedn  with 
molten  gold,  while  the  snow-capped  monntaini 
•liarkled  like  dianionde  as  the  enn  disiolTed  the 
rajs  of  light  into  all  the  colors  of  the  ralnhow. 
We  returned  to  onr  home  in  the  Oity,  thankful 
that  we  were  under  the  protecting  care  of  the 
noble  officers  and  meil  of  Camp  Douglaa. 

Everything  that  the/  can  do.  is  done  to  make 
onr  stay  here,  pleasant  and  profitable. 

Oen.  Connor  has  been  very  kind  to  the  poor 
among  the  Mormons,  often  sending  them  flour 
and  provisions.  The  Apostates  would  have  been 
out  off  '*root  and  branch,"  if  the  troops  had  not 
been  here.  The  Morrisites  #ere  starved,  burn- 
ed out,  beaten  and  murdered  before  the  army 
came  in,  but  now,  the  Mormons  dare  not  touch 
tliom.  They  will  not  employ  them  to  do  any 
kind  of  work  and  consequently,  they  hare  no 
way  of  living;  Brigham  through  the  law  of  con 
seeration  having  possessed  himself  of  moat  of 
their  property. 

The  troops  are  In  the  Gity  a  great  deal,  going 
beck  and  forth  as  much  as  they  please,  much 
against  the  wishes  of  the  leaders.  They  are 
creating  great  dissatisfaction  am<mg  the  rank 
and  file  of  the  Mormons,  and  though  Brigham 
has  given  strict  command  that  his  pe6|4e  shall 
not  trade  with  the  stddlen,  thiiy  are  ^xHUrtantfy 


•PF? 


wm^ 


f  Aft  WIM. 

itain  padkt  with 
ipp«d  nonntoins 
nn  diMolred  the 
of  the  ninhow, 
e  City,  thutkfnl 
ting  oare  of  the 
I  Doagtae. 
is  done  to  make 
Itahle. 

[ind  to  the  poor 
ding  them  flonr 
would  have  been 
e  troope  had  not 
re  starred,  bnm- 
t)efore  the  arm  j 
•  dare  not  touch 
them  to  do  any 
f,  they  hare  no 
1  the  law  of  con 
naelf  of  moat  of 

pMt  deal,  going 
y  please,  much 
ders.  They  are 
mOng  the  rank 
though  Brigham 
his  people  shall 
yaie  ^MHUrtantfy 


ilT  klTTKR  XKBMT. 


119 


doing  it,  on  the  sly.  I  have  booght  floor  of  my 
Mormon  neighbora  at  $11  per  hnndred,  and 
sold  it  to  the  Camp  for  $16,  the  said  neighbi^rs, 
not  daring  to  sell  it  direct  for  iiear  their  Prophet 
would  find  it  ont.  Brigl.am  is  now  my  bitter 
enemy  and  says  lie  would  rather  have  forty 
"Gentile"  men  among  his  people,  than  one  "Gen- 
tile" woman.  I  like  my  life  hen,  wy  much. 
There  is  just  enough  of  danger  to  make  it  a. 
citing  Hnd  just  enough  of  advenkox^  to  make  it 
interastiqgi 


'  M«?^»B£iSiliij,3£ii4&< 


iPl^l¥^^iPP!:l^'^'^-M 


GnAFTEBZiy* 


PBAOnOAL  POLYOAICT. 

From  Hn.  Bmrliiigame'i  JTonniaL 
Yesterday  I  diagaised  myielf  bydrettinglike 
»  Mormon  ''•ister,"  with  a  tlat  nm  bonnet  and 
a  ealioo  akirt  and  saoque,  and  started  ont  in 
seareh  of  a  house.  The  emigrants  had  jnst  eome 
in  and  it  was  a  common  thing  for  them  to  go 
house  huntings  I  had  heard  that  there  was  an 
old  English  oonple  who  had  a  young  woman,  tho 
man's  second  (plural)  wife,  ohahMd  in  « dark 
damp  cellar. 

They  wanted  to  nmt  a  part  of  their  house,  so 
I  went  in.  They  eyed  me  rwj  eloaely,  but  I 
was  so  fiuniliar  with  Mor/non  slang  and  so  fluent 
in  talking  their  religion  that  like  a  cortain  other 
party  that  wo  read  ol^  1  deoeiyed  Uie  veiy  eleet 


rf^ 


'■*»s 


OBAHntD  a  ▲  OILLAB. 


181 


*•  JonrnaL 

If  bydreftingliln 
A  ran  bonnet  and 
i  started  ont  in 
ints  had  jnat  come 
^  for  them  to  go 
hat  there  was  an 
ronng  wom«n,  the 
Gained  in  «dark 

>f  their  honse,  so 
17  eloaelj,  bnt  I 
ilangand  so  fluent 
ke  a  oortain  other 
Ml  tlie  rmj  eleet 


iiiiC-.  ii 


Thej  shoired  me  the  house  aboro  stairs  bnt  with 
all  my  hints  about  the  cellar  I  could  not  induce 
them  to  take  me  down  there.  While  rumag- 
ing  aronnd  the  kitchen  I  hear  a  joung  child  017. 
Looking  at  the  old  Udy  I  as  much  as  said,  'that 
cannot  be  yours.'  She  nndentood  me  and  she 
carelesely  |«marked,  "it  is  my  husband's  by  his 
second  wife."  "Where  is  it"  I  said.  "O,  down 
there,"  pointing  to  the  oelUur  way;  "let  her  be- 
have  herself  next  time."  My  suspicions  were 
folly  confirmed  when  I  heard  a  weak  Toice  call 
ont,  "I  am  so  faint,  can't  I  hare  a  cup  of  teaf 
**No"  growled  the  old  woman  «jon  dontdeswve 
it" 

I  could  get  but  littie  ont  of  the  old  woman, 
CKcept  that  the  woman  had  been  refractory  and 
was  there  to  be  punished.  I  went  ont  burning 
with  anger,  bnt  snppressingit  as  much  as  possible. 
I  called  into  a  neighbor's  honse  and  there  learned 
the  dreadful  truth.  This  old  pair  of  ghouls  had 
come  over  from  England  tome  two  years  ago^ 
bringing  with  them  one  of  the  many  foolish 
young  girls  that  are  inveigled  into  Hormonism 
by  the  hellish  arts  of  Mormon  "Elders.^*  After 
being  in  Utah  a  few  months  she  was  made  ao- 
qnainted  with  celestial  law  and  told  that  she 
must  be  sealed  to  the  old  man.  Sha  rebelled 
•od  ealled  in  her  brother  to  aid  her.    He  wml 


4a&t-.... 


'rX'V-'-'-^'^ 


Wy. 


122       ADYxirTtoRxa  nr  ttas  tAE  irss*. 

to  Brigham  about  it  but  he  aaid  it  wm  only  a 
.  whim  and  she  would  soon  get  orer  it 

Aooordiogljr  she  was  taken  to  the  Endowment 
House  and  tiiere  sealed  to  the  old  man.  AiUr 
this  they  were  voy  cruel  to  her  aijd  treated  her 
worse  dian  a  plantation  slave.  She  was  made 
to  do  all  the  work  in  the  house  and  also  work  in 
the  field.  She  was  starred  and  beaten  and  abused 
in  all  the  .brutal  ways  that  a  brutal  man  can  in- 
vent  IThen  her  haby  was  but  three  days  old 
this  fiend  in  human  shape  renewed  his  abuse 
and  when  the  poor,  feeble,  suffering  creature 
protested,  he  dragged  her  from  her  bed  by  the 
hair  of  her  head,  and  throw  her  down  into  the 
damp  cellar  on  a  little  heap  of  straw.  As  soon 
as  she  could  muster  strength  she  climbed  up  the 
stairs  tnd  then  he  cba^vkd  bze  xv  ram  anxAx. 
This  neighbor  took  her  food  and  drink  and  put 
it  through  the  grated  window  to  her.  It  is  need- 
less to  wi'di  that  she  is  insane  from  eruelfy  and 
want  and  that  Brigham  has  cent  for  her  Wothw 
to  come  and  take  her  down  South.  He  fearp  the 
''Gentiles"  will  get  hold  of  it,  to  my  If  oraion 
'^ister'*  says.  I  came  home  with  a  heavy  heart 
resolved  to  do  something  to  help  them  poor 
women  if  possiUe. 

On  my  way  hoiiaie  I  stepped  in  to  «  miUiinij 
•tore  to  look  at  some  Imuwti.   Vsm  lad|y  la~ 


-£■*" 


i:^:-^,^ 


.sks 


tAEinst. 


tot  MOST  ttAVi  otm. 


m 


id  it  WM  only* 

orer  it 

to  the  Endowment 

old  mux.  Aftnr 
ireqd  treated  her 
.  She  WM  madft 
)  and  also  work  in 
beaten  and  abused 
mtal  man  can  in> 
at  three  dayt  old 
mewed  his  abase 
infferinK  creatnre 
m  her  bed  by  the 
sr  down  into  the 
'  straw.  As  soon 
lie  climbed  np  the 
ut  nr  TBBcaaXtAM. 
id  drink  and  pnt 
o  her.    It  is  need- 

from  ontelty  and 
it  for  her  Wother 
ith.  Heiearrthe 
r,  io  my  Mormon 
ith  a  heavy  heart 

bdp  them  poor 

in  to  «  miUinory 


eharge  asked  me  if  I  had  come  in  with  the  last 
.emigration.    I  told  her  I  had.    •*Has  yonr  hns- 
band  taken  a  second  wife  yet."    I  told  her  he 
had  not    "WeU"  said  she  «he  will  have  to  do  it, 
and  yon  had  better  pick  out  one  that  will  suit 
yon  and  get  him  to  take  her."    «0h,  it  is  hard" 
said  she,  ''very  hard;  bnt  no  matter,  we  most 
bear.it,  for  it  is  a  oorrecl  principle  and  there  is 
no  salvation  without  it     We  had  one,  [meaning 
a  plural  wife,]  but  it  was  so  hard  both  for  ray 
husband  and  myself  that  wegave  her  up  at  the  end 
of  seren  months.    She  had  been  a  good  servant, 
but  as  soun  as  she  became  a  wife,  she  became  in- 
solent,  and  told  me  she  had  as  good  a  right  to 
the  house  and  things  as  I  had  and  *yon  know,' 
she  said  "that  didn't  suit  very  well. 

"But,"  oontinuec't  she,  **I  wish  we  had  kept  her 
and  I  had  borne  everything,  for  we  have  got  to. 
have  one,  and  dont  yon  think  it  would  be  pleas- 
anter  to  have  one  yon  had  known ;  than  a  Strang. 
«r  I  told  her  I  thought  it  would  be  if  it  had 
to  be  done,  but  I  hoptd  mj  unsband  would  not 
take  one.  She  said,  -He'll  hate  to  do  it,  if  y<iu  " 
and  he  wut  to  be  saved.*' 

Another  ease  iUustmting  the  nozr  doctrine 
Si  it  is  called  came  to  my  knowledge  a  few  days 
ago.  A  Hr.  Onshion  Was  engaged  to  be  mar- 
ried to  a  Hiss  Snaan  Mcfiride,  when  he  was 


£Aa;™i„._i3!ai»  _ji  ^ , . 


▲DVllifUSSS  IK  TBI  f AB  WXST. 


taken  sick  and  died.    He  liad  been  a  great  favor- 
ite of  Bro.  Heber  0.  Eimlmll  who  was  very 
desirous  that  he  should  be  exalted  and  glorified* 
in  the  Celestial  Kingdom.    This  could  not  be 
done  unless  he  had  a  family. 

The  Uormon  doctrine  is  that  unless  a  man 
has  a  wife  or  wives  and  children  ho  will  have  to 
attach  himself  to  some  other  man's  family  and 
become  a  servant  Single  men  and  women  are 
absolutely  worthless  either  in  tliis  world  or  the 
next  except  as  ministering  angels  to  some  God 
orOoddess  in  the  future  world.  So,  as  Heber 
was  determined  that  Brother  Gnehion  should  be 
somebody  in  the  Celestial  Kingdom,  he  insisted 
that  Miss  Me  Bride  should  marry  the  mansho 
loved,  BT  Fsozr,  portraying  to  her  in  vivid  colors 
how  she  could  glorify  an.d  exalt  him  by  so  do- 
ing and  telling  her  that  she  was  bound  by  her 
promise  to  do  so.  * 

Tho  poor  girl,  puzzled  and  troubled,  and  desir- 
ous of  securing  as  much  glory  for  the  man  she  lov. 
ed  as  possible  and  of  being  his  for  all  eternity/ 
consented.  Heber  now  bad  to  cast  about  to  find 
some  "saint"  who  would  thus  sacrifice  himself 
for  his  dead  brother.  Bobert  T;  Burton,  Sheriff 
of  Salt  Lake  County,  and  Collector  of  Internal 
Revenue  for  the  United  States  Government  was 
the  man  selected.    He  was  ready  to  undertake 


*!?^- 


1  tAB  WX81*. 

been  a  great  favor- 
&11  who  was  very 
ilted  and  glorified* 
riiiB  conld  not  be 

that  nnlees  a  man 
en  ho  will  have  to 
man'B  familj  and 
in  and  women  are 
tliis  world  or  the 
gels  to  some  God 
Id.  So,  as  Heber 
Cnehion  shonld  be 
igdom,  he  insisted 
aarry  the  man  sho 
her  in  vivid  colors 
alt  him  by  so  do- 
ras  bound  by  her 

i^onbled,  and  desir- 
or  the  man  she  lov. 
lis  for  all  eternity,* 
0  cast  about  to  find 
sacrifice  himself 
T.  Barton,  Sheriff 
lector  of  Internal 
)  Government  was 
lady  to  undertake 


KABBIID  FOB  TZMI. 


125 


tiie  taek,  for  as  he  said,  *«He  was  willing  to  do 
any  thii.g  to  please  Brother  Kimball." 

The  poor  girl  w  as  sealed  to  Cnehion  for  eter- 
nity flind  married  to  Burton,  as  his  third  wife,  for 
time.  Thus  disposed  of,  she  -was  taken  home 
and  domiciled  with  the  two  Mrs.  Burton.  These 
worthy  matrons  were  not  pleased  with  the  ap- 
pearance  of  a  new  wife  and,  claiming  their  righto 
as  the  only  real  wives,  who  had  been  sealed  to 
their  husband  both  for  time  and  eternity,  resolv- 
ed  at  once  to  make  it  exceedingly  uncomfortable 
for  the  new  comer.  This  they  did  effectually, 
and  Susan's  life  was  wretched  beyond  expression. 
But  time  passed  and  she  became  the  mother  of 
several  children,  all  of  whom,  of  course,  belong- 
ed to  Bro.  Cushion. 

Bnsan  was  not  allowed  to  associate  or  eat  with 
the  family.    She  had  but  one  small  room  in 
which  she  cooked,  ate,  slept  and  spun,  [all  Mor- 
mon women  are  expected  to  make  cloth  for  them- 
selves and  children  at  least,]  while  the  other  two 
had  splendid  chambers  and  parlors,  for  Burton  is 
wealthy.    When  she  oompkun^  to  Burton,  he 
said,— ♦•Susan,  you  know  I  have  only  married 
you  for  time,  and  yon  must  not  expect  the  same 
^  privileges  I  grant  to  my  other  wives,  who  are 
married  for  eternity,  and  who  will  glorify  mo  in 
i*e  celestial  kingdom.    You  ought  to  be  th»ak- 


IMsil 


.-ij^j.„iii-'j» 


186 


ADmrrran  ih  thb  fab  wmv. 


m 


fhl  for  what  7011  do  notvrt,  and  not  fret  aboat 
my  other  wives." 

The  first  wife  takea  flail  control  of  Snsan's 
ehildren,  in  eontradiction  of  this  complex  and 
unnatural  relationship,  and  the  mother  is  fre- 
qnently  obliged  to  see  them  severely  punished 
and  suffer  in  silence.  One  day,  the  first  wife's 
boys  and  one  of  Snsan's  were  in  the  bam,  doing 
eome  mischief.  The  first  wife  went  ont  and  com- 
manded the  boys  to  come  away.  Her  own  boys 
ran  by,  nnharmed,  bnt  when  Susan's  boy,  the 
youngest  of  the  lot,  came  out,  she  caught  him, 
beat  him,  threw  him  on  the  ground  and  kicked 
him. 

Heber  0.  Kimball  is  the  man  that  usually  sees 
to  all  these  matrimonial  matters  and  deddea 
when  it  is  time  for  a  man  to  take  more  wives. 
One  day  he  met  Mr.  Taussig  a  Prussian  brother. 
"Brother  Taussig,"  said  he,  **are  you  doing  wellf ' 
<'Yes,  sir,"  was  the  reply.  Then  you  must  do 
^  well  for  the  church  too,  said  the  second  Prpsi- 
dent:  "How  many  women  hat«  jonf*  ^'Two^ 
Sir."  <*T1iat  is  not  enough,  you  must  take  a 
couple  more.  I'll  send  tiiem  to  yon.  Do  you 
hear."  **Yes,  sir,"  said  Bro.T.  On  the  follow- 
ing evening,  when  he  returned  home  he  found  ^ 
two  wommi  sitting  tiiere. 

Bif  first  wi^faid;    "iProtherTanarig,  Call  the* 


-jS^f.- 


'i  IV 


id  not  fret  abont 

control  of  Snstn's 
'  this  complex  and 
the  mother  is  fre- 
•everely  punished 
Rj,the  first  wife's 
» in  the  bam,  doing 
B  went  ont  and  com- 
ij.  Her  own  boys 
I  Snsan's  boy,  the 
kyshe  oanght  him, 
rronnd  and  kicked 

laa  that  nsually  sees 
atters  and  deeidea 

take  more  wives. 
I  Prassian  brother, 
ire  yon  doing  wellf ' 
'hen  yon  lunst  do 

the  second  Prcsi- 
hat«  yonf   ''Two^ 

yon  must  take  a 
L  to  yon.  Do  yon 
,T.  On  the  follow- 
ed home  he  found , 

herTaiuiig,(;allt]|a' 


BAUD  TO  MABBT  T1^ 


127 


women  call  their  husbands,  "brother,"]  "these 
are  Sisters  Pratt**  They  were  two  widows  of 
Parley  P.  Pratt.  A  son  of  P.  P.  P.  was  about 
to  marry  Heber  C  Kimball's  daughter  and  want- 
.  ed  the  house  these  women  lived  in.  Sine  illm 
lacrimm.  One  of  the  ladies,  Sarah,  then  said: 
"Brother  Taussig,  Brother  Kimball  told  us  to 
call  on  you,  and  you  know  what  for."  "Yes  la- 
dies," replied  Brother  Taussig,  "but  it  is  a  very 
hard  task  for  me  to  many  two."  The  other 
remarked,  "Brother  Kimball  told  us  you  were 
doing  a  very  good  business  and  could  support 
more  women."  Sarah  then  took  op  the  conver- 
sation: «<Well,  Brother  Taussig,  I  want  to  get 
married,  anyhow." 

The  gftoA  brother  replied,  "Well,  ladies,  I  will 
see  what  I  can  do;  and  let  you  know."  The  next 
day.  Brother  Taussig  visited  tlie  Bishop  and 
e&oted  a  compromise.  By  marrying  Sarah  he 
was  released  from  the  other. 

After  a  while,  Sarah  became  dissatisfied  and 
applied  to  Bro.  Brigham  for  a  divorce.  Bio. 
Taussig  was  summoned  before  the  President, 
who  alone  can  grant  a  divorce.  Brigham  says 
that  the  tom-toolery  of  the  people  in  getting 
ditoroes  keeps  him  in  pin  money.  BrotherTans- 
dg  mafle  but  feeble  resistance  to  the  suit  of  the 
leatie  Sarah  and  the  d^von^  was  ^nmied^  and 


,\jg^2 


'^'■^■i- 


128  ADVXlfTUBlS  HI  TBI  WAS.  WIST. 

th«  derk  called  for  fbe  $10.  For  not  haTing 
the  inonej  Bro  T.  received  a  fpxA  cursing  and 
■Sarah  was  retained  in  the  rojal  presence,  with 
the  assurance  that  it  was  "no  divorce"  nntil  .the 
monoj  was  brouglit  in.  Bro  T.  went  into  tUe 
street,  borrowed  it,  and  brought  it  into  the  of- 
fioo,— and  thus  ended  this  disgusting  serio-comic 
conjagal  farce. 

Similar  stories  and  ozperienoea  came  to  me 
almost  every  day  as  my  bnsiness  led  me  to  go 
much  among  the  people.  In  my  rounds  I  saw 
young  girls  of  fitleen  married  to  old  men  of 
eighty.  In  one  house-hold  a  mother  and  two 
daughters  were  wives  to  one  man.  As  I  enter- 
ed this  home,  the  two  young  women  were  tending 
their  babies  while  their  another  was  doing  the 
work  about  the  house.  There  seemed  to  be  a 
good  deal  of  comfort  and  even  happiness  in  this 
house-hold,  as  curious  as  it  may  seem 

The  moUier  would  be  more  interested  in  the 
ftmily  and  less  likely  to  be  jealous  of  her  daugh- 
ters. One  of  our  nearest  neighbors,  a  Mr.  Shar- 
key is  married  to  three  sisters  and  thoy  ^et  on 
tolerably.  The  older  sister  is  no  longer  treated 
as  a  wife  but  must  content  herself  wiUi  assisting 
her  wore  fortunate  sisters.  A  man  by  the  name 
of  G.  D.  Wiit  is  married  to  hie  half  sitter  and 
tbif  case  has  been  often  cited  as  the  worst  phaig 


7-t5«frgrtK5,*Jf*t  I 


J^"-*.- 


Mt 


L^*.-?  .Ms 


VASWI8T. 


For  not  hariDg 
i;ood  cnraing  and 
«l  presence,  with 
lirorce"  nntil  .the 
r.  went  into  the 
ht  it  into  the  of- 
iiting  serio-oomio 

noes  oune  to  me 
M  led  me  to  go 
nj  ronnde  I  nw 
I  to  old  men  of 
mother  and  two 
nan.  As  I  enter- 
men  were  tending 
er  was  doing  the 
9  seemed  to  be  a 
happiness  in  this 
J  seem 

interested  in  the 
onsof  herdangh- 
ibors,  a  Mr.  Shar- 
I  and  they  ^et  on 
no  longer  treated 
(clf  wiUi  assisting 
man  bj  the  name 
Ilia  half  sitter  and 
IS  the  worst  phaiQ 


129 


MAWRIKD  H18  RALV  BUTIB. 


of  polygamy.  Watt  brought  hia  half  sister  to 
Salt  Lake  Oitj ;  took  her  to  Brigham,  and  wished 
to  be  married  to  her,  for  his  second  wife.  Brig- 
ham  objected,  but  Watt  nrged  that  Abraham 
took  his  half  sister  and  ''reckoned  he  had  jnst  as 
good  a  right  as  Abraham."  The  point  was 
knotty  and^difflcnlt. 

If  Abraham's  example  justified  polygamy, 
then  it  mnst  equally  justify  this  action.  »Ood 
blessed  Abraham  although  he  did  it,  and  ought 
to  bless  me  if  I  do  it"  The  girl  happened  to 
be  good  looking  and  Brigham,  to  cut  tiie  gordian 
knot  he  could  not  untie,  mkrried  her  himself. 
After  a  few  weeks,  Brigham  had  a  "rereUtion," 
and  sending  for  Bro.  Watt,  told  him  that  he 
(Watt)  mm  right  after  all  and  that  it  was  just  as 
lawful  in  him  as  in  Alwaham,  and  accordingly, 
O.  D.  accepted  his  half  sister  to  wife,  fimn  the 
arms  of  Bro.  Brigham. 

It  is  a  constant  ii;purce  of  surprise  to  see  how 
these  women  can  be  made  to  assent  toand  prae- 
tioe  such  a  horrid  system,  but  when  we  remem- 
ber that  they  we  taught  to  think  that  Qod  has 
re-established  a  priest-hood  on  this  earth;  that 
this  priest-hood  is  almost  immaculate  and  quite 
in&Ilible,  as  a  fdtethood,  we  can  understand 
how  they  can  blindly  believe  abd  blindly  obey 
all  they  are  oommanded.    Not  oidy  ia  the  pioa- 


■'^^^c^^&A.i^^.^esdi^afji^ 


lao 


SBfMKTUWm  a  VMM  WMM  WMT. 


ptel  of  iMBriDf  thtirowB  udntixn,  Imt-alao 
Chut  «f  thdr  ohildrai  htld  <ml  to  thoM  miifnfd- 

The  llbniioiitJbiUflne  tiiat  fh«  pnrt  leed  of 
tho  koQM  of  Jaeob  fluaot  bo  lott  Tli«j  an 
<<ehildron  of  tho  ooTount  nuido  to  Abmhtm.'* 
Th«j  alio  bdioTO  thftt  tho  ohildran  of  thoM  who 
ham  boon  ''Moled  op  to  otornal  lifo,"  «mi  noror 
bo  lott  The  woman  ii  told  that  if  iho  marriea 
oyonng  nan  and  ho  apoatatiaea,  bothaho  and 
hit  afaUdren  will  than  in  hit  rain  and  bo  toatw- 
w  loat  To  manj  an  old,  welUproTon,  and 
aaalod  man,  will  seenra  her  own  nivation  and 
that  of  her  ehildren,  and  if  aha  dooa  not  enjoj 
all  tho  temporal  happincM  aha  might  with  a 
yonng  man,  ahe  will  enjoy  mora  of  tlw  apirit  of 
Qod  and  nealTO  eternal  ealtation  in  the  Celeatial 
Kinijdom.  llien,  too,  theae  men  can  laTo  their 
dead  relatiTaa,  who  hs?e  never  heard  the  goepal, 
i>  Oi  Mormoninn. 

niedead  eaahear  thegoapd  in  apirit,  and 
their  frienda  in  Zi<m  ean  reoeiTo  the  ordinan. 
eaa  by  *'prozy.*'  The  indneementa  to  man^  an 
old  Saint  rather  than  a  yonng  one  are,  nl?ation 
fiir  themaeltea,  their  ehildreD  yetvnbora,  and 
their  dead  kindred.  With  the  devotion  of  eaat. 
emidolatan,  lliay  inmuddke  themaalvia  on  the 
ahrine  of  their  iUth,  and  who  ahdl  qn«ati<m  the 


IJ^ 


M£MS„ 


p^' 


nTwrntouM. 


fPRWffWi 


BVAB 


Mil?atloii,  Imt-alao 

i  ih«  part  M6d  of 
b«  lott  Ttaj  tft 
•dsto  AbnhMn." 
Idran  of  thoM  who 
lal  life,"  «m  noror 
that  if  the  nuMrie* 
Int,  bothaho  and 
rain  •ndbeforar. 
welUproTon,  tad 
Dwn  Mtlvation  and 
ihadootnot  onjoj 
ihe  might  with  a 
>re  of  tlw  spirit  of 
doninthoOelaitial 
men  can  mto  their 
r  heard  the  goepel, 

(pd  in  ipiriti  and 
seiTe  the  ordinaO' 
menta  to  marr;f  an 
:  one  are,  salvation 
I  fetvnbom,  and 
adevotion  <^eaife> 
themMlvia  on  the 
>  ihdl  qvaation  the 


111 


pnrity  of  their  motives,  or  the  sineeritj  of  their 
heartfet  It  may  be  aslced  **whj  do  tliey  not  fly 
when  they  jiwaken  to  their  error  and  find  that 
they  have  been  doped  and  grossly  deoeived." 
Fanatieiein  may  bo  strong,  bat  selt-love  is  strong, 
or.  Many  would  fly,  bnt  they  are  mothers,  and 
they  wonld  have  to  desert  their  obildren. 

The  mother's  love  often  overcomes  the  wom- 
an'a  shame.    These  Wbmen  can  be  raspeoted  in 
Utah,  bnt  not  ont  of  it.    Most  of  thom  are  poor 
and  oonld  not  leave  if  they  wonld.    If  they 
should  attempt  to  leave  with  **Oentilea,"  the 
Mormons  wonld  follow  thdm  and  their  own  livso 
and  also  the  lives  of  their  protectors  wonld  have 
to  pay  the  penalty.    Many  a  Gentile  in  these 
monntain  regions  and  also  many  a  Mormon  saint 
lie  in  the  brash  or  monntain  oanyons  with  a  pis- 
tol ball  through  their  skulls,  Ibr  daring  to  inter- 
ibre  fn  Mormon  domestio  arrangmants.    How 
<Ma  we  bhune  these  poor  women  iriio  are  thua  en- 
skved  and  ehained  as  it  were,  to  the  rook  of 
polygamy.    Bound  by  uatuie,  that  is,  the  love 
of  their  ehildrm,  bound  by  custom,  that  is,  the 
opinion  at  sodety,  bound  by  their  religion,  that 
is,  the  iter  of  everlasting  destraeiion   if  they 
disobey  the  priest-hood,  th^  are  in  the  dutches 
of  inexonble  fiite. 


..la 


pp>"t>"V 


J--  -f.-*^-^'^,    %  ~.>.  -^p-dTtfc,.    --^  --Jt    -  ^  .. 


■If  l.|,i'-..U-X.  .i  I  I      ' »  Ji ,   't-Jr.4.PP 


S5 


OHAPTER  Xy. 


A  '^BOBFKOTINO  BXPSDITIOIT. 
From  Mn.  Bnrlingame's  Jonraal. 

One  day  laat  week  a  man  oame  to  see  Mr. 
Burlingaqae,  and  when  I  told  him  he  had  gone 
up  to  Montana  with  Governor  Doty,  he  teemed 
a  good  deal  diBappoiuted.  I  said  if  there  is 
anything  yon  wonld  like  to  say,  I  will  tell  Mr. 
B.  when  he  returns  and  be  will  do  anything  he 
can  tor  yon.  He  hesitated  a  long  time  and  then 
he  said,  "1  have  something  of  importanoe  to 
oommnttioate  before  I  leave  the  Territory. 

Judge  Bnrliitgame  has  been  very  kind  to  my 
people,  (the  Morrisitos)  and  I  feci  like  doing 
something  for  him.  Brigham  has  swindled  me 
out  of  twenty  thousand  dollars  and  I  mean  to 


■^^^fj 


.i..^|4ij^'i^''jj,^_pmjiap4j.i  ,ji-'^M  4ia!H|Niii.iiiiini.iu.  A,        .n,iiji,  ii.m,jpij|i  „,, 


nZ   0'OI.OOK  SBAW. 


188 


XT. 

>]IDITIOir. 

e's  Jonraal. 

1  eame  to  see  Mr. 

him  he  had  gone 
r  Doty,  he  seemed 
I  sdd  if  there  is 
•J,  IwiUtellMr. 
ill  do  anything  he 
long  time  and  then 

of  importanoe  to 
10  Territory, 
n  very  kind  to  my 
I  feci  hke  doing 
Q  has  swindled  me 
ITS  and  I  mean  to 


g«t  eren  with  him.  He  has  sworn  that  the 
"Otntiles"  shall  not  find  the  gold  and  I  want  to 
show  him  that  he  can't  prevent  it" 

I  was  by  this  time,  thoroughly  interested,  and 
as  he  was  going  away  in  a  few  days.  I  asked  him 
to  tell  me  where  the  mines  were.  After  a  little 
delay,  he  took  a  paper  and  pencil,  made  a  dia- 
gram and  explained  the  route  and  told  me  i:'*  I 
would  get  some  reliable  parties  to  go,  he  would 
meet  us  at  Big  Cotton  Wood  Greek,  about  seven 
miles  firom  the  City.  Mrs.  Reid  and  I  had 
prospected  several  Canyons  and  as  Geu.  Connor 
had  left  word  for  us  to  have  men  and  convey- 
ances whenever  we  called  for  them,  I  sent  word 
for  her  to  beat  my  house,  at  six  o'clock  sharp, 
on  Thursday  morning,  with  provisions  for  three 
days  and  two  of  the  best  California  miners  in 
Camp. 

Accordingly  juet  as  I  was  sipping  my  coflfee, 
and  the  hand  was  on  the  hour  and  minute,  she 
drove  up  with  an  outfit  for  prospecting,  of  the 
most  approved  kind.  We  rode  through  Salt 
Lake  Oily,  much  in  the  style  of  the  middle  ages, 
with  outriders  and  retainers  and  all  the  applian- 
oes  for  camp  life. 

When  we  arriyed  at  Big  Cotton  Wood  Creek, 
we  looked  around  but  no  Mr.  W.  was  to  be  seen. 
I  had  ftared  a*  mneh  for  I  knew  how  much  these 


'  •  '■'Z'XSiziSSS 


hJf'^T^    r' 


^v:  -^-^^r  .  ■C'T^^^^-Wy:^;^,^;^*?;*^- ;; ;. ;  ^,,5;:^ '?:,^:.- 


184 


▲OVSHTITBIS  IR  THB  9AB  WMT. 


people  dreMJ  Brigham'e  yengeanea  Here  ww 
a  dilemma  indeed,  io  I  got  ont  my  map  and  told 
Mn.  Beid  and  Mn.  McLean  that  I  felt  ■ore  w 
oonld  find  the  place  and  that  I  waa  willing  to  go 
ahead  if  they  were.  They  consented  and  on  we 
went  It  was  a  very  hot  day,  and  we  were  oroM- . 
ing  a  aandy  plain,  devoid  of  water,  for  twenty 
miles.  Onr  mnles  began,  toward  noon,  to  show 
signs  of  giving  ont,  and  to  make  mattos  wonw, 
our  escort  had  taken  another  road,  thinking  that 
we  were  going  to  Little  Oottonwood,  where  we 
had  been  a  few  days  ago. 

Mnles  will  lie  down  and  refiise  to  dse  when 
very  thirsty,  and  we  looked  every  moment  to  see 
onrs  do  so.  Every  traveler  carries  a  keg  of  wa- 
ter on  these  plains,  sq  we  gave  onrs  to  onr  mnles, 
and  coaxed  them  along  as  best  we  ooald.  Fkes- 
ently,  and  when  we  least  expected  it,  they  began 
to  prick  np  their  ears  and  to  go  ftster.  The  dri- 
ver said,  *'We  are  all  right  now,  they  smell 
water.  We  must  be  near  the  Caiiy<m."  And 
sure  enough  we  soon  spied  the  jnonth  of  Bii^- 
ham  Canyon  and  saw  the  Greek  flringad  with 
groen,  with  grateftil  eyes. 

Oar  escort  jast  then  rode  up,  and  togethor  wei 
entered  the  Ganyun  and  made  onr  camp.    TIm 
old  man  that  was  to  ahon^  us  the  mhiea,  waa  out  ~ 
hoatiiig  hia  oxm  and  did  aotrttara  vntU  lata 


?>v. 


-  "il^-^ 


X  VAB  WMT. 

geanoe.  Here  wm 
it  my  m«p  and  told 

that  I  fdt  sure  we 
I  was  willing  to  go 
naented  and  on  we 
and  we  were  oroea- 

water,  fortwnity 
rard  noon,  to  diow 
ake  matters  worae, 
road,  thinking  that 
onwood,  where  we 

)fnse  to  dte  when 
ery  moment  to  aee 
irriea  a  keg  of  wa- 

onn  to  onr  mnlea, 
iweeoiikL  Fkea* 
oted  it,  thej  h«gan 
o  ftater.    The  dri- 

now,  th^  emell 
e  Oai^<m."  And 
lejnonth  of  Bing* 
'eek  fringed  witii 

>,  and  togetlMr  wei 
)  onr  oamp.    The 
hemlnea,  waaoat  - 
iretom  vntU  kit 


wm  warn  silyiil 


186 


at  night  Meanwhile,  Mxt.  MoLean,  who  waa 
a  first  rate  oook,  prepared  onr  dinner  and  the 
prospeetors  took  their  pans  and  went  to  work. 
Thej  had  not  been  gone  long,  when  they  return, 
ed  and  reported  that  thej  had  found  <*pa7  dirt,** 
-^  and  had  washed  np  soTeral  pans  and  got  "the 
eolor.*'  This  greatly  elated  onr  party  and  fis> 
ions  of  wealth  floated  before  our  wakefiil  eyes 
ail  night  as  we  fought  mnsqnitoes  and  bed-bngi 
in  the  oabin  of  the  old  Jaek  Mormon. 

Some  of  ns  became  so  di«gnsted  that  we  made 
us  a  bed  in  an  old  covered  wagon  which  stood  in 
the  yard.  Morning  came  however,  and  with  iV 
the  problem  of  how  to  get  the  old  man  to  show 
us  the  mines.  Mrs.  Beid  offered  him  eonsid« 
arable  money,  and  a  share  in  the  mines,  and  told 
Urn  he  should  be  protected  by  the  miUtaiy. 
He  said  he  should  risk  his  life  by  going  with 
us,  -^fint"  said  he,  <*I  don't  care  much  about  lir- 
ing  anywi^,  so  1*11  go  with  you.". 

We  got  into  the  ambnhmee^  bright  and  early, 
and  started  up  the  mountain.  After  riding  four 
or  five  mUes  theway  became  too  difficult  for  our 
mules  even,  and  we  prbioeeded  <m  foot  The 
rocks  gave  eridence  of  rich  minend  deposits  on 
every  side.  We  would  look  np  at  almost  parpen- 
dieukr  walls  and  exclaim,  <*The  gold  and  sUvar 
ate  h«e  in  fuantitisi^  wligr  oan  we  not  find  itr 


,-     .3^ 


■a«jyH»fjJ;.i 


ise 


ADvnrruBis  nrTBifABwm. 


We  flnally  arrived  at  a  ledge  of  copper  and  lil- 
ver  ore  mixed,  the  copper  largely  predominating. 
This  will  some  day  be  worked  for  its  copper 
alone.  Farther  up  we  fonnd  another  ledge  com- 
posed of  lead  and  silver  which  contained  a  large 
per  cent  of  silver.  We  gathered  up  all  we  could 
cany  and  went  back  in  gay  spirits  to  onr  ambn- 
lanoe.  On  having  onr  ores  assayed  at  Gamp 
Dongias,  they  were  fonnd  to  be  very  rich,  and 
the  General  immediately  made  ready  to  locate 
daims. 

Two  companies  were  formed;  <<The  Vedette 
Oopper  and  Silver  Mining  Go."  and  '<The  Bing> 
ham  Canyon  Silver  Mining  Go.'' 

Thns  were  discovered  to  the  "Gentiles,"  tht 
first  mines  in  Utah;  and  accordingto  present  «i : 
pearances,  there  are  no  better  mineral  depos   - 
in  these  mountains  than  <*The  Bingham  Oanyon ' 
Ifines." 


iMikiki^^i^i&LiUijM>i2k!iiii:^--j:X  i'^sM^BiMi^ 


tABWm. 


"^'■^''^^S)!;P)^wpiij"'^^.iji,.l'!t,ij«^ 


t  oopper  and  tH- 
ly  predominating, 
d  for  its  oopper 
lother  ledge  oom- 
contained  a  large 
xl  up  all  we  ooold 
irits  to  our  amlm* 
iBsayed  at  Gamp 
be  very  rioh,  and 
e  ready  to  looate 

d;  «The  Yedetle 

'  and  '<The  Bing^ 
n 

I  «QentUe»,»»  th 
log  to  present 
mineral  depob,   - 
Bingham  Oanyon 


OHAPTEEXVL 


§^m^i 


MOBMOir  MTSTIBIBS. 

As  marriage  is  a  religions  ceremony  more  than 
a  eivil  institution,  the  Mormons  insist  on  having 
it  performed  by  an  eoclesiastical  idifi^nitary .  Oiv 
il  marriages  are  mere  oontraots  sanctioned  by 
law,  bnt  dissolable  at  the  i>ption  of  the  eon- 
traeting  parties.  They  belioTe  that  unless  mar- 
ried, the  saved  will  not  enjoy  any  "glory"  in 
the  next  world;  and  if  not  married  on  earth, 
eannot  be  married  afterward,  therefore  they 
"lUBBy  lOB  jti'Miunrr.'* 

These  mSiriages  are  always  performed  in  their 
saored  and  seeiet  Templd,  in  aaingnlar  manner, 
and  are  ealled  "Sealings.** 


'm 


.^Mk,-:.. 


'iumfj 


r  r<p*»Ti>Ti,'iM--?*ifiAj 


WWW^?TW' 


ADVMtnvKU  nr  thb  waa  wmt. 


The  Mormons  oonttently  inydgh  againit  the 
lioentioiisneM  of  th«  <*G«ntiloi,"  and  extol  po- 
lygamy M  the  cuie  for  this  and  all  kindred  arils, 
bnt,  in  fiict,  these  sealing  ordinances  are  only  a 
doak  to  oovw  the  grossest  lioentionsness.  A 
woman  oomes  to  Salt  Lake  who  oares  little  or 
nothing  for  her  hnsband.  Some  of  the  <^Hesdft" 
take  a  ftncy  to  her  and  want  to  mar  ;^  her.  The 
position  of  the  hnsband  is  aaoh  that  it  would  be 
impossible  to  get  a  divoroe,  so  she  is  sealed  to 
her  paramonrand  still  remains  with  her  hna- 
band,  the  Mormons  daiming  all  the  dhildren  by 
hme  first  hnsband,  to  belong  to  the  sealed  one  in 
the  Oelestial  Kingdom.  Henoe,  no  man  is  oer- 
tain  of  his  dearest  wife's  virtne^  or  his  warmest 
friend's  honor.  Snq>ieion  and  jealousy,  are  the 
inevitable  result  It  is  very  oommon  for  a  wom- 
an to  be  married  to  one  man  for  time  and  sealed 
to  another  for  etemily. 

They  also  believe  in  salvation  for  their  dead 
reUtives.  Hnndreds*  of  devout  and  iknatically 
sinoere  people  are  immersed  in  behalf  of  their 
dead  relatives,  males  for  men,  and  females  tm 
women.  But  their  salvation  must  be  oonsnmp 
mated  in  the  same  manner  as  that  of  the  livii^. 
«They  will  be  nowhere,"  says  KimUSl,  *<unleis 
tb^have  wives;"  and  these  immeried  people 
are  therefbte.-  mabbikd  tok  their  deed.    And  as 


iLft«'''-^'4.4ta«a«k^'' 


:m 


rAK  WIST. 


^eigfa  againit  tlw 
/*  end  extol  po- 
all  kindred  erilt, 
lanoes  ere  only.a 
sentionuiess.  A 
10  osres  little  or 
sof  the<«HeMl*" 
mw^her.  The 
that  it  would  be 
she  is  sealed  to 
I  with  her  hns- 
[  the  ehildren  hy 
^e  sealed  one  in 
I,  no  man  is  eer* 
',  or  his  warmest 
jealonsy,  are  the 
unon  for  a  worn- 
time  and  sealed 

I  for  their  dead 
and  ihnatically 
I  behalf  of  their 
and  females  fm 
lost  be  oonsum- 
tat  of  the  living. 
LimbaB,  "unless 
oaineried  people 
rdead.    Aadas 


f^ifj*t|»^ii]yi?'f^>f^ 


the  gloij  df  the  dead,  as  well  as  the  livings  de- 
pends on  the  sice  of  their  &miJies,  these  aooom- 
modating  **piozies"j  aiso  baibb  oniLDUEir   fon 

TJUmUADii 

That  these  praetioes  should  be  indulged  in, 
under  the  sanction  of  religion,  is  infamous.  It 
is  a  bitter  satire  on  human  purity  and  progress, 
a  diluting  and  palpable  proof  of  human  de- 
prayitjr. 

Mueh  has  been  said  of  the  Mormon  Endow- 
ment, and  oaths  are  administered  obli^ng  the 
persons  taking  them  to  undeigo  a  violent  and 
emel  death  if  they  reveal  the  ^'Mystery." 

The  following  drama  wril  give  a  very  ocMnreet 
idea  of  this  unique  and  significant  allegory. 

THE  ENDOWMSMT. 
DraauOb   ItHmm. 
EbOHBiH,  or  Bud  Ood,  Brigluuu  Tonne. 
JmoTAH,  Heber  C.  Kimbdl. 
Jbscs,  Daniel  H;  Wells.' 
MiCTim»<r  Mrnn,  W.  0.  Obaum. 
Satak,  W.  W.  Ph*dp«.  ' 

Aporai*  Psraa,  Onon  FntL 
Aronum  Jamm,  John  Tli^. 
Aporlb  Jober,  Erutu  &aam. 
WAana,  Dr.  Sitngne.  '  ^ 

OuEBK,  David  O.  Calder. 
l^VB,  IfiM  lain  B.  Snow. 
Tptonnr  BBOAsaam,  a  Qiietr,  WilAnl  Woodraff. 


^  Aas?. 


s  f^is^  fta/  *ni»  ^i.  ^ 


'ix!^m^"^i'\^''f'," 


'W^. 


140 


ADYINTUBSS  DT  TBS  tAB  WX8T. 


sr-i 


Pabioh  Pbabodt,  a  AwBytoim,  FnuiUin  D.  Bkliaidt. 
Eldbb  Suooth-Tomoub,  a  BaptM,  Phmeu  S.  Tonnir. 
Fatbbb  Bohifaob,  a  OaihoUo,  QeoTRe  A.  Smith. 
Brotbbb  and  SiSTBB  Jonu, 
Bbothbb  and  SisTBB  Wmra, 
BiBTBB  Maht  Bbowit,  to  b»  maM 
to  Bkotbeb  Whitb, 
Smtral  othtr  nntUdaim. 

ACT  1.    Somra  1. 

[Bnttr  Ocmdtdalm. 

Olsrx.  Good-morning,  brethren  and  siBtera. 
i3e  seated.  Brother  White,  please  state  the  time 
and  place  of  your  birth,  date  of  yonr  marriage, 
and  the  time  when  yoa  were  baptized  into  ^e 
ohnrch. 

Bbo.  W.  I  was  bom  November  8d,  1801,  in 
the  town  of  Portsmouth,  in  New  UampshirQ. 
I  WI.S  marHed  January  1st,  1824,  and  was  bap. 
tised  into  the  church  iCpril  1st,  1860. 

Glbbk.  Have  you  paid  your  tithing  punctu- 
ally f  If  so,  produce  your  ribceipts.  [These  are 
read)  and  handed  back.]  That  is  sufficient.  You 
are  entitled  to  receive  your  endowments. 

Sister  White,  will  you  state  when  and  where 
you  were  bom,  and  when  yon  became  a  member 
of  the  ohnrch  9 

SsnxB  W.  I  was  bom  Septonber  18th,  1815, 
in  the  State  of  New  York,  and  became  »  mem- 
ber of  the  ehurah  in  ISfiS; 


fABWXST. 


i^f!p4-^,Mtjj^»4^.i^.f».y^^^^  iuvini,jii,ij'.^i.niiHi 


E'nuDlduiD.  Bkliaidt. 
M,PhiiiettS.Tonii|r. 
GteoTRe  A.  Smith. 


[Bnttr  Ocmdldalm. 
bhren  and  siBtera. 
BBo  state  the  time 
f  your  marrii^, 
Mptized  into  the 

iberSd,  1801,  in 
few  Uampshirq. 
24,  and  was  bap* 
1860. 

r  tithing  pnnota- 
ipts.  [These  are 
I  sufficient.  Yon 
owments. 
when  and  where 
ecame  a  member 

mber  18th,  1815, 
became  »mem- 


■■ 


WABBIirfi  Aim  AHOINTniOw 


141 


OuBKK.  Sitter  Mary  Brown,  please  state  when 
and  where  yon  were  born,  and  when  yon  became 
a  member  of  the  ohnrch. 

SisTBB  Mast.  I  was  born  June  20th,  1849, 
in  Great  Salt  Lake  City,  and/vas  baptiied  into 
the  church  in  1860. 

[The  Olerk  propounds  the  same  questions  to 
all  the  candidates,  and  enters  their  answers  in 
the  record.] 

Olebx.  You  will  now  proceed  to  the  wash- 
ing-room, the  brethren  on  the  right,  and  the  sis- 
ters on  the  left. 

Apostlb  Fktkb.  You  will  remove  your  shoes, 
that  the  dust  of  earth  may  not  pollute  the  holy 
ground  on  which  you  are  about  to  tread. 

[The  candidates  are  then  washed  in  tepid  wa- 
ter, and  each  member  blessed  with  a  blessing 
peculiar  to  eadi.  They  are  then  pronounced 
dean  from  the  blood  of  this  generation,  and  a 
new  name  is  given  to  each  by  th^  Apostle  Peter. 
Thdy  then  return  to  the  waiting-room,  where 
the  brethren  are  anointed  with  oil,  the  sisters  i«- 
ceiving  their  anointing  in  their  own  washing- 
room. 

This  ceremony  consists  of  pouring  olive-oil 
upon  the  head  of  each,  well  rubbed  into  the  hair, 
nose,  eyes  and  mouth,  and  allowed  to  run  down 
over  the  person.    It  is  aooompanied  by  a  bless- 


.  ■>  ■■  t^f.-.*.  .  ^  »-  Jaw;.),  T    "fTBTrTa 


i^r^?^'^''^'^^3F?!?!'ia^":''r''9'Bi<W:y 


^^M'^'^^t^ 


141 


ADTBVTUBM  nr  nn  VAB 


a- 


lag,  timiltr  to  thtt  ne«if«d  al  ih«  waahioff. 
Bnln  to  be  ctrong,  aan  to  M  qniok  to  hew  the 
words  of  God't  servuits,  ^et  to  be  sharp  to  per 
eeiTe,  end  feet  to  be  swift  to  nm  in  the  ways  of 
righteonsness.  This  it  the  anointing  adminis- 
tered preparatory  to  being  ordained  a  "King  and 
Priest  nnto  God  and  the  Lamb.'' 

Thus  greased  and  blessed,  the  '^garments'?  are 
pat  on.  A  dress  of  mnslin  or  linen  is  worn  nest 
to  the  skin,  reaching  ihmi  the  neok  to  the  ankles 
and  wristo,  and  in  shape  like  a  little  child's  sleep- 
ing garment.  Over  this  a  shirt,  then  a  robe, 
made  of  fine  linen,  crossing  and  gathered  np  in 
plaits  on  one  shonlder,  reaching  to  the  gronnd 
before  and  behind,  and  tied  aronnd  the  waist 
Over  &is  is  futened  a  small,  square  apron,  sim- 
ilar in  siae  and  shape  to  a  masonic  apron,  made 
of  white  linen  or  silk,  with  imitation  of  fig  leaves 
painted  or  worked  npon  it  A  cap  made  from  « 
square  yard  of  linen,  alid  gathered  into  a  band 
to  fit  the  head,  and  white  linen  or  cotton  shoes, 
complete  the  dress  of  the  candidates.] 

SCENE  II.   OBBATim. 
IBirfmnnt  siatbd  vfov  his  OfHaont 

[B^tKrimmatiLEjUKm,  aa^  MioaAat. 
Kromrif    "Tepoirenof  HeaYenP    This  day 
kath  Satan,  onr  rebeUioaa  fbe^  been  Tanqnished. 


^j^-^itiHiLSi'M 


^^'L.'J4^^|ijy;Mi!^^k§|Pi 


^Jfe.!^l■'tb..^i;Jyi^.||^,l/J|■Jfp^^,4jy,^p^^^ 


I  tl  fh«  washing, 
qniok  to  hew  the 
to  be  iharp  to  per- 
an  in  the  wajiof 
Bointing  adminis- 
dned  •  "King  and 

le  *'garmentaV  mw 
linen  is  worn  ne&t 
neck  to  the  ankles 
little  child's  sleep- 
Lirt,  then  a  robe, 
id  gathwed  up  in 
Dg  to  the  ground 
tronnd  the  waist, 
qnare  apron,  sim- 
lonio  apron,  made 
Ationof  fig  leaves 
oap  made  from  « 
lered  into  a  band 
1  or  cotton  shoes, 
idates.] 

nTutoHS. 

•us,  «iid  MioKAai.. 
avenr'    This  day 
been  raaqiiished. 


nn  SABTH  auAraa 


141 


Left  he  i^n  presnmptnons  rise,  let  ns  ereate 
IMW  worida,  and  people  them  with  beings  who 
bj  slow  degrees  shall  rise  and  fill  the  place  of 
those  by  him  deoeiTed.  Go  forth,  ye  heavenly 
messengers;  examine  well  the  boundless  realms 
of  spaoe,  and  bring  report  from  thenoe  baok  to 
the  Eternal  Throne. 

JxBOtJLB,  Jncs,  AUD  lljoBAXL,  [all].  Etcmal 
Fatherl  Great  Eloheim,  Maker  and  King  of 
the  celestial  worlds.  Joyfiil  we  go,  thy  mandates 
tofblfiL 

[Amml  JcvoTAB,  Jiaoi,  sad  UumAML. 

Elohkim.  Far  into  chaos  prondly  ride  my 
messengers.  Winds  bear  them  onwavd,  o'er  the 
deep  profoinnd. 

[BMNUr  Jbbotah,  Jaans,  aad  Miokabl. 

JxBOVAH,  JisuS)  AHD  MiOHAXL,  [all].  Al- 
mighty Baler.  The  way  is  dear.  Send  forth 
thy  Word  alone,  and  worlds  will  rise,  and  drde 
into  space,  obedient  to  tl^  calL 

Ebo.  "Silence,  ye  troubled  waresl  your  dis- 
o(nd  end.  Thus  fiir  extend,  thus  fiur  thy  bounds. 
This  be  thy  circumference,  O  worldl" 

Jtol  Behold  the  Earth.  "Matter  unformed 
end  void;  darkness  profound  oovers  the  abyss." 

MioK  But  see,  "the  Spirit  of  God  outspnad, 
•ad  vital  virtue  infas^  and  vital  warmth 
tbranH^t  flwflnid  mass.    Like  things  to  Ukat 


.  'Vl 


sJL".*    !il»*-'j 


-■W-i^'V  'BfSlf«'!)> 


.•%A..   ..  t.^v;'f„ati^l 


144 


▲DTWTUUa  a  TBM  VAB  WMT. 


The  nttto  MTcnlplaae  diipwrtcd."  And  in 
the  air,  *'the  Earth,  self-baluieed,  on  her  center 
heogs." 

£ta    «Let  there  be  light." 

JKsnfl.  "Hdll  Holy  light.  OfBipring  of 
Heaven,  flnt  bom." 

Elo.  The  light  Ib  good.  Let  darkneM  flee 
into  the  ahadee  of  night,  and  light  make  np  the 
day. 

MioB.  Hvk  1  "the  eelestial  ohoira,  when  mei- 
ent  Hght,  exhaling  first  from  darknesa,  they  be- 
hold,—birthday  of  Heaven  and  Earth;  with  joy 
and  Bhoat,  the  hollow,  universal  orb  they  fill." 

Elo.  **Let  there  be  a  firmament  amid  the  wa- 
ters, and  let  it  divide  the  waters  from  the  wa- 
ters." 

Jm.  "fiehold  the  firmament,— expanse  of 
liquid,  pnre,  transparent,  elemental  air,  difiEhsed 
in  circuit  to  the  uttermost  convex;  partition 
firm  and  sure,  the  waters  underneath  from  those 
above  dividing." 

Jsiua.  The  water  still  doth  compass  all  the 
Earth,  mouldiog  all  the  plastic  mass,  and  doth 
implMit,  within  her  genial  breast,  the  seeda  of 
variona  lite. 

Elo.  '*Be  gathered,  now,  je  waters  under 
Heaven,  into  one  place  and  let  dry  land  appear." 
Land,  iSree  from  your  prison-houee^  aiise^  and  be 


ll^lil  .'nTiaiM 


ii<HTn?iJiflfi.*'il.i 


ii11>l.ii|-|iBlWiiiiWn 


•'■#'"^''^  .ttel. 


^'■v 


m 


■parted."    And  In 
loed,  on  her  oentor 


^m" 


J  ^,  .1  .1  imm 


lit.     Oflkpring    of 

Let  darkness  flee 
light  make  np  the 

A  choirs,  when  on- 
darkness,  they  he- 
ld Earth;  with  joy 
raal  orb  they  fill." 
ment  amid  Uie  wa- 
iters from  the  wa- 

nent,— expanse  of 

lentai  air,  difihsed 

convex;  partition 

imeath  from  those 

h  compass  all  the 
ic  mass,  and  doth 
t,  the  seeds  of 


je  waters  snder 
dry  land  appear." 
»nse^  aiiss^  and  be 


TBI  ■▲aiTH  OBlAna 


l,Ji,*JI,J  v^j^ 


m 


oaUedlarth.  T« wmten,.-«»s.  Kow,«lettlM 
Barth  pot  forth  the  rerdant  grass,  herb  yielding 
seed,  and  fhiit-tree  yielding  fruit  after  her  kind, 
whose  Med  is  in  herself,  upon  the  Earth." 

Mich.  Oh,  sight  snblime  I  The  Earth,  tlU 
now,  barren  and  fruitless  wm;  "her  universal 
face"  now  clothed  in  "pleasant  green."  List- 
en, ye  Godsl  The  morning  .stars,  which  in  the 
vast  expanse  of  Heaven,  circle  their  rounds,  to- 
gether  sing.  The  sons  of  God,  awift-winged 
angels,  shout  for  joy. 

Elo.  "Let  there  be  lights,  high  in  the  ex- 
panse of  Heaven,  to  divide  the  day  fW)m  the 
night;  and  let  them  be  for  signs,  for  seasons  and 
for  days,  and  circling  years;  and  let  them  be  for 
lights,  as  I  ordain  their  office,  in  the  Armament 
of  Heaven,  to  give  Ught  on  the  Sartli."  Two 
groat  lights,— great  for  their  use  to  man,— the 
greater  to  have  rule  by  day,  the  less  by  night; 
the  stars  I  also  set  in  the  high  firmament,  to  il- 
Inminato  the  Earth,  and  rule  the  day  in  their 
vicissitude,  and  rule  the  night,  and  licht  from 
darkness  to  divide." 

J»H.    Behold,  "the  thousand,  thonsahd  stan^ 

that  now  appear,  spangling  the  hemisphere,"  tiie 

luminaries  bright,  that  rise  and  set,  and  crown 

the  glory  of  the  fourth  new  day. 

ftfl.    "I^t  the  waten  generate  leptOe^  wi«h 


^Aa^il^.^.V«i^}te^■,. 


-  >  J 


IM 


ADfiiTunt  nr  im  fab  ' 


»■•'' 


•pawD  •bnnchmt;  liTingMml;  uid  let  fowl  fly 
•bore  the  Enrth,  with  wing*  ditplajed,  on  the 
open  flrmemeiit  of  HeeTOO,  and  the  greet  whalee, 
'ea4  eeoh  ioal  liTing,  eeoh  that  creep*,  end  in  the 
waten  generate,  and  each  bird  of  ite  klndr-let 
eaeh  be  blewed;'*  "be  Arnltfnl,  multiply,  and  in 
the  leea  and  lakes,  and  running  itreame,  the  wa> 
tan  flU:    and  let  the  fowl  be  mnltiplied." 

Jnin.  Let  Heaven  r«rjoiee,  let  Earth  be  glad, 
and' hail  the  dawning  of  the  flftb  new  day. 

Ebo.  Tbia  is  the  sixth  and  last  mom  of  or*' 
ation.  Let  every  ereatnre  forth,  from  his  genial 
mother,  eattle  and  creeping  thing,  and  beast  of 
eerth,  eaeh  of  his  Und.  All,  all  is  good,  and 
pleasing  in  my  si|Akt 

Jmm,  '^Now  Heaven  in  all  her  glory  shines. 
Bsrth,  in  her  rich  attire,  consummate,  lovely, 
smiles;  air,  water,  earth,  fowl,  flsh  and  beest  are 
here,  and  yet  there  wants  the  master  work  of  all 
yet  done;  a  creature  endued  with  reason,  which 
areet  may  stipd,  and  sdf-admowledged,  govern 
all  the  rest** 

EbO.  "Let  us  make  man,  in  our  own  image^ 
man  in  our  similitude,  and  let  them  rule  over 
the  fish  and  fowl  of  sea  and  air,  beast  of  the 
Add,  and  ovor  all  the  earth,  and  every  cree|rfng 
thin^  that  creepe  the  ground."  l^ou  art  area* 
tad  mala  and  ftmalcb  in  the  form  and  likeness  of 


afefe^^:  -:A^.i:M^^^:^kMSM:^^i. 


mrnimm 


FKff^r' 


■T*? 


m  »|p»ii 


mwMMwwn. 

• 

il;  and  let  fowl  fly 
•  ditplajed,  ohUm 
ndthegTMtwbalM, 
it  erMp*,  and  in  tht 
ird  of  its  klnd«— l«t 
1,  mnltiply,  and  la 
Dg  itreami,  the  w%- 
mnlti  piled." 
»,  let  Earth  be  flad, 
fifth  new  day. 
d  laat  mom  of  er*> 
rth,  from  hit  genial 
thing,  and  beut  of 
lII,  all  ia  good,  and 

til  her  glorj  ahinea. 
onmmmate,  lovely, 
r,  flahandbeaatare 
I  master  work  <tf  all 
with  reason,  wUeh 
mowledged,  gorem 

in  oar  own  imager 
let  them  mle  oter 
d  air,  beast  of  the 
and  every  eree|rfng 
L"  Then  art  area- 
Drm  and  likmeia  of 


nU  ftAROKr  OF  BDIV. 


147 


the  Gods.  Go  forth,  be  blessed;  «be  frnitftil, 
mnltiply,  and  fill  the  earth,  rabdae  it,  and 
throoghoot  dominion  hold"  over  all,  all  else  that 
breathes  npon  its  bosom.  Now  all  is  finished 
all  oomplete  and  perfect  Immortal  Gods,  let 
OS  to  onr  high  seat  asoend,  that  from  onr  lofty 
throne  oar  perfect  works  we  may  b  hold. 

[To  represent  i -e  creation  of  man,  JehoTah, 
Jeans,  and  Mieht*  stroke  eeoh  oanuxdate  separ- 
•toly,  pretending  *a>  form;  and  by  blowing  into 
their  CMMa,  pretend  to  xyrify  .hem.  They  ar<i 
then  snpposed  to  be  «s  Adanr.  newly  r  de,  si  J 
perfecUy  dootile  in  the  hiuds  of  tho  makers 
A  deep  sleep  then  ialls  npon  tht  ,.wAdam! 
and  ribs  are  extracted,  oat  of  which,  in  anoUi> 
apartment,  their  wives  arr  fcmed.  They  iu^ 
then  eommanded  to  awake  ano  Uieir  wives  are 
introdnced  to  them;  after  which  thev  file  bv 
twos  into  the  gaiden. 

The  fonr  sides  of  this  room  are  painted  in  im. 
itotion  of  tTMs,  fiowers,  birds,  wild  beasts,  etc. 
The  eeUing  ia  painted  blnti,  Jotted  over  with 
golden  stars.  In  the  center  of  it  is  the  snn,  a 
little  fhrther  on  the  moon,  andaU  around  'are 
the  stars.  In  each  comer  is  a  Maeonic  em- 
blem.  In  one  comer  is  a  compass,  in  another 
Oe  sqaar^  the  remaining  two  aro  the  level  and 
the  plnmb.    O,  tt «  wst  side  of  the  room,  nest 


'11 


ff*'-' 


mm 


w'^w^j^i  -i^' 


\'m^h^;,::^^lWK. 


148 


ADVXNTUBXS  IN  THC  FAB  WXSV. 


the  door  it  a  painted  apple  tree,  and  in  the 
northeast  part  of  the  room,  is  a  small  woodra 
latar.] 

SCENE  111.    Oabobr  or  Edbh. 

[SiUer  Adav  and  Era,  and  Endowecw. 

Eyb.  *'Well  may  we  labor,  still  to  dress  this 
garden,— still  to  tend  plant,  herb  and  flower,  onr 
pleasant  task  enjoined."  ''Let  ns  divide  onr  la- 
bora,"  each  where  seemeth  ^bod;  and  thns,  as 
night  draws  on,  onr  task  will  be  accomplished. 

Adam.  ''Sole  Eve,  associate  sole,  to  me  be- 
yond compare,  above  all  living  creatures  dearl 
A  donbt  possesses  me,  lest  harm  befall  thee, 
'  severed  from  me;  for  thou  knowest  what  hath 
been  warned  ns,  what  malicious  foe  envies  onr 
happiness.*' 

EvK.  "Offspring  of  heaven,  and  all  Earth's 
Lord!  That  such  an  enemy  we  have,  who  seeks 
our  rain,  both  by  thee  informed,  and  from  the 
parting  angel  overhead;  but  that  thou  shouldst 
my  firmness  therefore  doubt,  to  God  or  thee,  be- 
cause we  have  a  foe  may  tempt  it,  I  expected 
not  to  hear." 

Adah.  "Daughter  of  Ood  and  man,  immor: 
tal  Eve, — ibr  such  thou  art;  from  sin  and  blame 
entire;  I,  from  the  influence  of  thy  looks,  re- 
ceive access  in  every  virtue.  Why  shouldst  not 
thou  like  sense  within  thee  feel  when  I  am  pr«s- 


iS^^ir  v-/^':. 


■ ;  ''!t*>ai^yi 


\ 


f  'k^  m  g  ifj^wm  wi^f.  .p<fiP|.![.n.wfi iP^^ 


J I H 11  iM^'iP 


[jcrABwasv.    ^ 

9  tree,  and  in  the 
is  a  small  woodra 

r  ov  Edbh. 
[  Eiva,  and  Endowee*. 
r,  still  to  dress  this 
iierb  and  flower,  our 
■et  Qs  divide  onr  la- 
gbod;  and  thns,  as 
II  be  accomplished, 
ate  sole,  to  me  be- 
ing creatures  dearl 
I  harm  befall  thee, 
knowest  what  hath 
ions  foe  envies  our 

ran,  and  all  Earth's 
we  have,  who  seeks 
rmed,  and  from  the 
it  that  thon  shonldst 
,  to  God  or  thee,  be- 
smpt  it,  I  expected 

id  and  man,  immor; 
from  sin  and  blame 
ce  of  thy  looks,  re- 
Why  shonldst  not 
feel  wiien  I  am  pres- 


8ATAN  AND  mVM. 


149 


ent,  and  thy  trial  choose  with  me,— best  witness 
of  thy  virtue  tried." 

EvB.  «If  this  be  our  condition,  thus  to  dwell 
in  narrow  circuit,  straiteqed  by  a  foe,  how  are 
we  happy  still,  in  fear  of  harm  t" 

Adam.  «0  woman,  best  are  all  things  as  the 
will  of  God  ordains  them;  therefore  go;  for  thy 
stay,  not  free,  absents  thee  more." 

Eva.  "With  thy  permissfon  then,  and  thus 
tbrewamed,"  I  go. 

[Enter  Satan,  in  the  form  of  a  serpent,  half 
man,  half  snake.  He  discovers  Eve  in  a  bower 
of  roses,  and  watches  her  at  a  distance.] 

Satan.  "Thoughts,  whither  have  ve  led  mel^ 
what  hither  brought  us!  Hate,  not  love,  but 
all  pleasure  to  destroy."  [He  approaches  Eve.] 
"Wonder  not,  sovran  mistress,  fairest  resem- 
blance of  thy  Maker  fair,  at  my  appearance,  half 
man,  half  beast,  but  approach  and  view  this 
goodly  tree,  the  fruit  of  which  inch  wonders 
work." 

Ev».  "Serpent,  we  might  have  spared  our 
coming  hither,"  for  "of  this  tree  we  may  not 
taste  or  touch;  thus  hath  our  God  commanded." 

Satah.  Inddedl  Hath  God  then  said,  that 
of  the  frnit  of  aU  these  garden  trees  ye  shall 
not  es^  yet  lords  dedared  of  all  in  earth  or 
•irt 


'ifeailfSa 


''>;'«^;"#i'*;f;s?i^jp7^-l?JRM<?':*?7'?^^ 


160 


AOTBHTUBn  IN  THB  VAX  WWT. 


En.  «0f  the  frait  of  eaeh  tree  in  the  gv- 
den  we  may  eat,  bat  of  the  frait  of  this  fair  tiee, 
amidst  the  garden,  God  hath  said,  'Ye  shall  not 
eat  thereof,  nor  shall, ye  touch  it,  lest  ye  die.'  ' 

Satan.  ''O  sacred,  wise,  and  wisdom^giving 
plant;  mother  of  soieneel  Now  I  feel  thy  pow- 
er within  me  clear,  not  only  to  discern  things  in 
their  causes,  bnt  to  trace  the  ways  of  highest  a- 
gents,  deemed  however  wise.  Qaeen  of  this 
universe!  Do  not  believe  these  rigid  threats  of 
death;— n  shaix  hot  mm.  Your  tyrant  mler 
knows  Aill  well,  that  in  the  day  ye  eat  thereof,  ye 
shall  be  as  Oods,  and  good  from  evil  know. 
'K>oddes8  humane,  reach  then,  and  fredy  taata" 

[Satan  plucks  the  fruit  and  pcesents  it  Eve 
receives  it,  and  after  considerable  hesitation,, 
tastes,  and  finally  eats  it  Adam  soon  after  en- 
ters.] 

Eva.  "Hast  thou  not  wondered  at  my  sta;  t 
Thee  have  I  missed;"  tm  I  have  tasted  of  the 
tree  to  us  forbidden,  and  such  delight  till  now 
have  never  felt  Taste  thou,  [ofRns  him  the 
fruit,]  and  be  a  Ood. 

fAdam  stands  amaied  and  sorrowful,  drop- 
ping a  garknd  from  his  hand.] 

AoAJC.  <«0  fidrest  of  Oreationl  Somevursed 
fraud  of  enemy  hath  beguiled  thee,  and  me  with 
thee  hath  ruined;  fbr  with  thee  certain  my 


»^riS.ay.iA---f&,.i:  ^W-.ALi>!.    at., 


f^^%^m^''-^  a' W-I-^'JM-W  ''■!  ^'J^l^'  'WJ-J  Wiq 


m  9AM  WBST. 

oh  tree  in  the  gar- 
nit  of  this  fair  tree, 
1  said,  'Ye  shall  not 
sh  it,  lest  ye  die.'  ' 
and  wisdom-giviDg 
I'ow  I  feel  thy  pow- 
k>  diseem  things  in 

ways  of  highest  a- 
e.  Qneen  of  this 
ese  rigid  threats  of 

Yonr  tyrant  mier 
y  ye  eat  thereof,  ye 
I  from  evil  know. 
I,  andfredy  taste." 
1  psesents  it  Eve 
derable  hesitation,, 
dam  soon  after  en- 

dered  at  my  stay! 
have  tasted  of  the 
sh  delight  till  now 
a,  [offers  him  the 

d  sorrowfal,  drop- 

tionl  SomewiTsed 
I  thee,  and  me  with 
Be  oertain  mj  f«o- 


nnasBPBiiT  odbsbx 


161 


Intionistodie.**  [Heeato.]  Oh,frnitdelidoni, 
fit  indeed  for  Gods.  From  ns  withheld,  lett  be- 
ing Oods,  we  cease  to  obey  onr  tyrant  I^rd. 

[They  soon  begin  to  see  their  tme  condition. 
91iey  reproach  each  other!  They  discover  their 
nakedness,  make  aprons*  of  fig-leaves,  and  wear 
them.  The  voice  of  Eloheim  is  heard  in  anoth- 
er pdrt  of  the  garden.] 

£lo.  "Adam,  where  srt  thont  Why  bait 
then  fled  and  hid  thyself!  What  hast  thou 
donet" 

AstAMt  OLord,  my  Maker  and  Fkeserverl 
Thy  voice  I  heard,  when  then  didst  walk  amid 
the  trees,  bnt  being  naked,  I  did  fear  to  see  thy 
face.  Oonfnsion  dire  and  shame  filled  all  mj 
sonL 

Elo.  "Who  told  thee  thoQ  wast  naked!  Hut 
then  then  eaten  of  that  tree,  to  thee  forbidden!" 

Aiuii.    The  woman  whom  thon  gaveat  me 
did  give  this  frnit  nnto  my  lipsj  and  I  did  eat 
•    £ix>.    O  woman,  fair  bat  frail.    Why  haat 
thon  done  this  deed  of  tin! 

EvB.  «The  serpent  me  begoiled,  and  I  did 
eat" 

fihe  serpent,  abashed  retires lo  ••eelndad 
i^lMe.] 

£u>.  Oome  forth  thon  monster  of  inlmdty, 
and  leoeive  tl^  jost  reward. 


'/M 


f  H,  ,'^^^^,.s^ 


162 


ADVXRTUBBB  IN  TH>  VAB  WIST. 


Satav.    [aside]   "Kow  let  the  moantHina  on 
me  &I1,  rather  than  brave  His  dire  displeaevie.'' 

£u>.    "Because  thou  hast  done  this,  thou  art 
aconrsed  above  all  cattle,  each  beast  of  the  field. 
Upon  thy  belljr  crovelling  thon  shalt  go,  and 
dnst  thou  shalt  eat,  all  ihe  days  of  thy  liie.    Be- 
tween thee  and  the  woman  I  will  pat  enmity 
and  between  thine  and  her  seed:  her  seed  shall 
bmise  thy  head,  thon  braise  his  heel."    And 
thon,  O  Eve,  thy  sorrow  I  will  greatly,mnltiply 
by  thy  conception:  children  thon  shalt  bring  in 
sorrow  forth,  and  to  thy  husband's  will  thine 
shall  submit;  he  over  thee  shall  rule."    And 
thou,  p  Adam,  ^^beoause  thon  hast  hearkened  to 
.the  voice  of  thy  wife,  and  eaten  of  the  tree  con- 
oeming  which  I  charged  thee^  wjing,  *Thon 
shalt  not  eat  thereof;'  cnrsed  is  the  ground  for 
thy  sake;  thon  in  sorrow  shalt  eat  thereof  all 
the  daya  of  thy  life;  thorns  also  and  thistles  it 
shalt  bring  thee  forth  unbid;  and  thou  shalt  eat 
the  herb  of  the  field;  in  the  sweat  of  thy  fiuse 
shalt  thon  eat  bread,  till  thou  "return  unto  the 
ground;  for  thou  out  of  the  ground  wast  taken; 
know  thy  birth;  for  dust  thou  art^  and  shalt  to 
duat  return." 

Euk  (To Jehovah, Jesus,aad  Michael.]  «fie> 
hold  Uie  man  is  now  become  asone  of  ns,  know- 
ing good  fiom  evil;  and  now,  last  he  in  Mnne 


^^^smi^^4j^ 


>.t,«V.  KjJM'jfe.-iii'.rtfiUCi.  '.w 


^■a"wiA.T^„afAH^^ 


IB  FAB  WIST. 

t  the  monnUiiM  on 
is  dire  displeasure." 
done  this,  thou  art 
b  beast  of  the  field. 
thoQ  shaltgo,  and 
ys  of  thy  liie.  Be- 
I  will  pnt  enmity, 
eed:  her  seed  shdl 
9  his  heel."  And 
111  greatly.mnltiply 
thon  shalt  bring  in 
sband's  will  thine 
shall  rale."  And 
1  hast  hearkened  to 
iea  of  the  tree  oon- 
hee^  Mying)  *Thon. 
i  is  the  ground  for 
lalt  eat  thereof  all 
also  and  thistles  it 
and  thon  shalt  eat 
sweat  of  thy  fiuse 
n  'retnm  unto  the 
[ground  wast  taken; 
Dart,  and  shalt  to 

id  Michael.]  «fie- 
ksoneof  QSyknoir- 
,  Itithe  in 


g^^^-!i'!?4^|j%4^i.i|yi^    ..il'miiifJLi^^t  luiiiijiiu 


!?^ 


■yi's  LAMBNT. 


158 


<.„&t.,ii.ir»nfAlMlfci 


unguarded  hour  put  forth  his  hand,  take  of  the 
tree  of  life,  and  live  forever,  we  must  forth  from 
hence  expel  him."  We  wiU  place  from  Eden 
eastward  cherubims,  and  flaming  sword,  turning 
which  way  soever  he  may  attempt  an  entrance. 
Adah.  '*0  miserable  ,of  happy  t  Is  this  the 
end  of  this  new,  glorious  world?— and  me,  so 
late  the  glory  of  that  glory?  Accursed  of  bless- 
ed,  hide  me  from  the  face  of  God,  whom  to  be- 
hold  was  once  my  height  of  happiness." 

Ev».    "0  unexpected  stroke,  worse  than  of 
deathi    Must  1  thus  leave  thee,  Paradise?— thus 
leave  thee  native  soiV-these  happy  walks  and 
shades,  fit  haunt  of  Gods,  where  I  had  hoped  to 
spend,  quiet  though  sad,  the  respite  of  that  day 
that  must  be  mortal  to  us  both  ?    O  flowers !  that 
never  will  in  other  climate  grow,  my  earliest 
visitation  and  my  last  at  even,  which  I  bied  up 
with  tender  hand",  from  the  flrst  opening  bud, 
and  gave  ye  namesl    Who  now  shall  rear  ye  to 
the  snn,  or  rank  your  tribes,  Und  water  from  the 
ambrosial  fount?    Thee,  histly,  nuptial  bowerl 
by  me  adorned  with  what  to  sight  or  smell  was 
sweetl    From  thee,  how  shall  I  part,  and  whith- 
er wander  down  into  a  world,  to_iis  obscure 
and  wild?    How  shaU  we  breathe  in  other  air, 
lew  pure,  accustomed  to  immortal  fruitsP 
Bmk    O  man,  thy  oriee  of  penitence  uO,  woe 


w* 


IM 


ADvurruBM  nr  tbb  vab  wan. 


W 


have  readied  my  «un.  I  will  a  plan  unfold, 
obedience  to  which,  rendered  with  deep  hnpili- 
tj,  •hell  by  degreee  redeem  end  bring  yon  baek 
to  Heaven. 

My  holy  priesthood  I  henceforth  eatabliah  up- 
on Earth.  To  those  endowed  with  that  hi^ 
calling,  as  onto  me,  shalt  then  in  reverence  bow. 
Their  power  rapreme^  rommands  indispntablei 
in  my  stead,  I  appoint  them  nnto  yon.  Tbfj 
are  to  act  henoeforth,  as  I  myself 

[Here  oaths  of  inviolable  secrecy,  witli  the 
penalty  of  throat^ntting,  are  administered  to 
the  awe^tricken  and  intimidated  neophytea. 
They  are  sworn  to  render  implicit  obedience  to 
the  priesthood,  and  to  depend  upon  them  for  ev- 
erything; eepeoially  not  to  tonch  any  woman 
unless  given  through  the  prieaihood. 

A  sign,  a  grip,  and  a  key-  word  are  given  to 
the  endowees,  and  the  Fnar  Daeui  ovthb  Aib- 
omoFimrHooD  is  conferred.] 

Elo.  You  are  now  endowed  with  one  law  of 
purity,  one  key  of  truth,  and  one  power  of  prieet- 
hood.  Go  forth  into  the  wwld,  ye  fidlen  onesi 
and  seek  for  truth.  Obey  the  voioe  of  Oodi  and 
his  holy  priesthood,  and  I  will  send  to  Earth  a 
■Savior,  that  through  fidth  and  obedience  yon 
shall  again  inherit  your  loet  estale^  and  f^jdb 
eqjoy  felie  amlnroBial  frnits  in  the  odestial  kiqf. 


j^iMMk^MAk'miLtMMM^M^^ 


•f*Si^XS't- 


\}:jm.^\^ii\Mmi\fkiMmi!'im>m'. 


BB  t4B  WIST, 


idll  a  plan  unfold, 
d  with  deep  hnpili- 
and  bring  yon  badk 

seforth  eatabliah  np- 
ad  with  that  high 
>n  in  reverenoe  bow. 
oanda  indiapntable» 
1  nnto  yon.  Thigr 
^selt 

I  seoreey,  with  thtt 
re  administered  to 
nidated  neophytea. 
iplioit  obedience  to 
i  upon  them  for  vr- 
tonch  any  woman 
eathood. 

•  word  are  giten  to 
!)i0BU  ovTHB  Aab- 
] 

ed  with  one  law  oi 
>ne  power  of  prieat- 
rld,  ye  fidlen  oneai 
9  Toioe  of  Ood  and 
ill  send  to  Earth  a 
knd  obedience  yon 
eetota^  and 
i  the  odeatial  Idsf* 


OHAUTT  AKD  BBIMSTOira. 


166 


dom  of  GkxL 


SCENE  lY.   Tm  Wobud. 


[AMNKaB. 


]SiUir  Adam,  Era,  Endoweet,  ud  B&dMaat. 
TixoTHT  Bboadbbiil  I  feel  thd  movement  of 
the  Spirit  to  speak  unto  thee.  Thon  knowest 
that  the  world  is  lost  in  sin  and  wickedness. 
But  ye  shonld  '^resist  not  evil,"  bnt  "overcome 
evil  with  jpxMl."  «If  a  man  take  away  thy  eloak, 
give  him  thy  coat  also.'V  Baise  not  thy  hand  to 
harm  a  feilow-oreatnre.  *'Oharity  snflbieth  long 
and  is  kind!"  See  that  no  brother  be  in  want; 
look  ye  after  the  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

Dbaoon  Smtth.    Brethren  and  Sisters, ^I  rise 

to  address  you  a  few  words,  founded  upon  the 
/oUowing  passage  of  Scripture:— "And  there 
shall  be  weeping  and  wailing,  and  gnashing  of 
teeth."  Oh,  this  is  a  fearful  doom.  Oh,  ye 
sinners,  hear.  Iliere  is  a  hdke  which  bnnw  with 
fire  and  brimstone;  you  are  on  the  very  brink; 
do  you  not  see  thousands  of  the  damned  welter- 
ing in  its  burning  waves?  Yon  are,  as  it  were, 
on  a  greased  pUnk,  sUding,  and  sliding,  as  swift 
aa  the  wheels  of  time  ean  roll,  down  to  this  aw. 
fhl  gulf.  [Sisters  begin  to  shriek  and  fidnt] 
ilee  fh>m  the  wrath  to  eome.;  fly  to  Jesns; 
dome  tothemonmera- b«teh;  cry  mightily  to 
God  for  help.    Mm  alona  ean  save  you.    Ooma^ 


-A'^. 


«W 


»»|ip.i'..  'Mvmj"  '»i>'i  'w 


^'U"'W 


IM 


AxyvnrruBBS  dtthb  fab  wist. 


f'^ 


oome,  oome  to  Jetiu.    Brethren  and  tistera, 

•ing,— 

"Wh«n  thall  the  gmUj  wnl  fiad  rat?"  etc. 

Pabsoh  Pbabodt  [speaking  through  hi»  noae.] 
My  dear  hearerB,  this  is  a  fallen  world.  We  are 
all  in  the  gall  of  bitterness,  and  in  the  bond  of 
iniqnitj.  Satan,  the  great  enemy  of  mankind, 
iiever  seeking  onr  destmction.  Let  ns  close 
oar  hearts  against  his  wiles,  and  come  to  Jesus, 
and  if  we  are  of  the  elect,  foreordained  from  be- 
fore the  creation  of  the  world,  we  shall  be  saved; 
and  if  not,  we  shall  be  lost.  We  can  do  nothing 
of  ourselves.  We  are  in  the  hands  of  a  jost  and 
wise  God,  who  doeth  all  things  well. 

In  the  language  of  the  divine  poet,— 

**If  yoo  can,  if  yon  can't; 
If  you  will,  if  yoa  won't; 
Toall  be  damned  if  yon  dO| 
Ton'll  be  danmed  if  you  don't." 
Let  the  brethren  remember  their  covenants, 
and  let  them  bring  their  offspring  to  the  altar, 
and  there  consecrate  them  to  God,  through  the 
ordinance  of  sprinkling;  and  if  they  are  to  be 
saved,  they  will  be  saved.    Otherwise,  though 
not  a  span  long,  they  will  go  down  to  the  bot- 
tomless pit 

Eldkb  LoNor AOB.  Brethren, — ^The  subject  of 
my  discourse  will  be  found  in  the  following  text: 
«  Whom  he  did  prede8tinate,"&& 


tii»!^K'';.'.i'.-.' 


I»^in,i  if.:».. 


.jLX  ji^j.Mt/^Hijeaeimm^^SxS.miimi&it^'' 


a   L^ 


H.l  -.oil" 


.IW|ll.l 


■  ■»■■ 


SPSWRPi 


l^mHM 


[BVASWXST. 
thren  and  listen, 

I  find  rat?"  etc 

through  his  nose.] 
en  world.  We  are 
and  in  the  bond  of 
neiny  of  mankind, 
ion.  Let  ns  close 
and  come  to  Jesas, 
eordained  from  be- 

we  shall  be  saved; 
We  can  do  nothinf( 
lands  of  a  jast  and 
^8  well, 
ine  poet,— 

can't; 

I  won't; 

if  yon  do, 

if  you  don't." 

r  their  covenants, 

ipring  to  the  altar, 

God,  through  the 

if  they  are  to  be 
otherwise,  though 

down   to  the  bot- 

ti,— The  subject  of 
the  following  text: 

&0. 


TBI  HOLT  VATHSB. 


167 


iii&KaMiie»faiuaaiiim.m 


We  learn  from  this,— Ist,  That  we  are  sinners. 
2d,  We  need  a  Saviour.  8d,  That  we  must  be 
baptized  by  immersion.  4th,  That  we  should 
exclude  from  the  communion-table  ali  such  as 
are  not  immersed.  6th,  That  many,  are  called, 
but  few  chosen.  6th,  That  those  who  are  cho- 
sen  will  be  saved,  without  their  own  action  in 
the  matter.  7th,  That  those  who  are  not  chosen 
will  be  damned,  no  matter  what  they  do,  in  and 
of  their  own  strength;  and  lastly,  in  order  to 
have  the  least  opportunity  to  be  saved,  you  must 
join  the  Baptist  Church. 

The  Lord  grant  that  many  may  embrace  the 
truth  as  it  is  in  Ohrist  Jesus,  and  unite  with 
"our  church,"  and  be  saved.  The  brethren  will 
aing,— 

"O,  when  ahall  we  see  Jesos,"  Ac, 

Fathxb  Bonivaob  [with  pages,  robes,  candles 
Ac.].  Tf  Dmm  laudamua.  [They  sing.]  O 
Divine  Queen  of  the  skies,  Holy  Mother  of  God, 
to  Thee  we  lift  up  our  voices.  Grant  ns  Thy  di- 
vine intercession  with  Thy  dear  Son,  that  we, 
through  His  precious  blood,  may  be  made  dean. 
Bless  Thy  believing  children,  make  them  faithfal 
to  their  Holy  Fatlier  the  Pope,  diligent  in  count- 
ing their  beads,  and  saying  their  matins  and 
vespers.  O  Holy  Mother,  keep  them  from  all 
■in;  especially  grant  them  grace  to  eat  no  meat 


'j^^T^wW'tw^^ 


'^'^ 


mm^ 


m 


^m^>vf^Jhi  ■'mvgffS*  V 


"T>r 


m 


ADTSirnmis  nr  tee  vab  wmt. 


P" 


Rl* 


on  Friday,  and  we  will  ever  adore  and  bleat  Thee, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit.    Amen. 

Let  the  ehoir  dng  Avt  Maria.    BtntdieUe. 

[Bwin  Satak. 

Satav.  -GkHKl-moming,  brethren.  I  love  yon 
all;  yon  are  my  friends.  I  am  gratified  to  find 
yon  BO  fidthfbl  in  assisting  me  to  build  np  my 
kingdom,  fiest  assured  yon  shall  bo  rewarded. 
Ton  shall  be  kings  and  princes  when  I  sneeeed 
in  setting  np  my  throne  npon  the  Earth. 

JMUr  ApttUm  Pnnt  Jaxu  and  Jooir. 
Prkb.    Why  dost  thon  tempt  the  children  of 
men,  and  He  in  wait  to  deoeivo  them? 

Satah.  "Lot  me  alone.  What  have  1  to  do 
with  thee,"  thon  follower  of  Jesnsf  I  know 
thon  hast  .the  holy  priesthood  of  €k>d, — 

FftisB,  Jijos,  AHO  JoHH,  [all.]  And  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  Jesns  Christ,  and  of  the  holy 
priesthood,  fo  command  yon  to  depart  from 
hence.  • 

[The  Deril  foams,  hisses,  and  mshes  ont,  chas- 
ed by  the  Apostle  Peter.] 

J  Am.  My  children,  hearken  now  unto  my 
voice.  When  in  these  last  days  God  saw  the 
lost  condition  of  mankind,  his  heart  was  moyed 
with  pity,  and  He  sent  with  me  Peter  and  John, 
and  commanded  us,  saying,  ''Qo  ye  to  Earth, 
and. seek  me  a  good  man  of  the  lineage  of  Jo> 


.'v-.J->kJa-'. — .^i^ 


i>.Vf 


TT 


9  VAB  WMT. 

lore  and  bleit  Tlue, 

Amen. 
raria.    MerudieUe. 

[BtUir  Satah. 
«thren.  I  love  yon 
\m  gratified  to  find 
ne  to  build  ap  my 
shall  bo  rewarded. 
les  when  I  sneeeed 
t  the  Earth. 

rxm  Jaxu  and  Jooir. 
ipt  the  children  of 
ro  them? 

iVliat  have  1  to  do 
Df  Jeensf    I  know 
1  of  God,— 
[all.]   And  in  the 
let,  and  of  the  holj 

m   to  depart  from 

• 

nd  rashes  oat,  ohas* 

rken  now  anto  my 
di^s  God  saw  the 
\b  heart  was  moved 
me  Peter  and  John, 
•*Gto  ye  to  Earth, 
the  lineage  of  Jo- 


TBl  raw  PIOPHIT. 


169 


seph,  who  was  carried  away  into  Egypt,  and  of 
the  lineage  of  the  prophets,  eren  Joseph  Smith." 
Bestore  to  him  the  lost  priesthood.  Bestow  ap. 
on  him  the  keys  of  power;  make  him  Prophet, 
Seer,  and  Bevelator,  and  let  him  re-esUblish  my 
oharch  npon  the  Earth."  Behold,  this  was  done, 
and  the  same  power  and  anthority  has  now  de> 
scended  from  Joseph  to  Brigham.  Hear  >c  him, 
the  representative  of  God  on  Earth.  Him  rev. 
erence  and  obey,  and  ye  shall  advance  toward 
the  kingdom  of  Heaven. 

[An  oath,  penalty,  the  heart  to  be  plnoked  ont, 
with  agonizing  details,  is  administered.  The  at- 
n^oat  seoreoy  ia  impressed,  and  the  Swoho  Dx- 
OXBBOVTHK  Aaxohio  PnoiTHooo  ia  conferred, 
with  signs,  grips,  &c.] 

ACT  11.   Bonn  1. 
[Enttr  ApMHtB  Pktbb,  Jaiom,  sad  Johv.  with  «h«  can- 
didates for  sndowment. 

Pkizs.  Dearly  beloved,  you  are  now  in  the 
way  of  salvation.  Be  faithful  to  each  other,  and 
all  your  brethren.  Betray  not  the  secret  things 
of  Zion  to  the  ungodly  gentiles.  Think  not  with 
your  own  thoughts,  but  come  to  the  priesthood. 
They  are  the  mediators  between  God  and  man. 
Obey,  without  murmuring,  whatever  they  com- 
mand,  thongh  it  may  seem  to  you  unjust  or  un- 
reasonable. YonrhearUarenotsofUljaanotiflfld 


180 


AOTirrtint  a  vm  vab  wm. 


M  to  eiwUe  jon  to  jndg*  m  to  the  merit  of  their 
•ott.  jie  ever  reedy  end  willing  to  forteke  fath- 
er ^r  mother,  hnsbend  or  wife,  hooiet  or  lends, 
for  the  gl<M7  of  Zion,  end  the  apboilding  of 
Gh>d's  kingdom  on  the  Eerth.  And  more  espe- 
dally,  brethren,  ee  yon  yalne  yonr  eternal  salva- 
tion and  temporal  welfare,  apeak  no  evil  of  the 
Lord's  anointed. 

[An  oath  is  now  administered,  with  pardon- 
lars  the  most  disgnsting  and  revolting.  Anoth- 
er sign,  key-word,  and  grip,  are  commnnicated, 
and  the  Fxan  Duawut  09  ths  MaunmDio 
FknHTHOoo  is  oonterred.] 

SUENB  11.  • 

AVOTHKB  BOOM  WITH  AN  ALTAB  Of  TBI  OUmB; 
OV  TT  THB  BiBLK,  BoOK  OV  MoBKON,  ABD  BoOK 
OV  DOOTBINB  AHD  OoVBNAHTB.  J^OVAH  IB  IBB 
BOOM  ABI)  ElOBXQI  IB  THB  NBZT,  LOOKIBO  OB. 
ThB  OABDIOATBS  abb  BABOBD  BOUBD  THB  AliTAB. 
ThB  AfOSTLBB  ABB  AUO  FBBSBBT. 

PlTBB.    Ton  are  now  in  a  saved  oondition, 
and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  God.    Yon  are  to 
enter  on  the  work  of  the  Lord,  in  truth  and  sin 
oerity. 

''Behold  now,"  saith  the  Lord,  <*the  wioked 
and  nngudly  gentiles;  they  have  slain  the  Proph- 
et Joseph,  persecuted  the  saints,  and  moeked  at 


iftTJMlrtTff 


■-Mtti  I  TiiiMiV.  ^  ji^ftv ^,f 'gj."^.  .'M^Tft^aia^^ 


L>2ftLi 


fes 


*«»Wf9iBi^flliPfn|pi 


I  to  the  merit  of  their 
ilHng  to  foriake  fath- 
rife,  hooMt  or  lends, 
the  apbailding  of 
h.  And  more  espe- 
le  your  eternal  eelve- 
■peak  no  evil  of  the 

itered,  with  pertioii- 
i  revolting.  Anoth- 
»,  are  commnnicated, 
V  THB  MaunmDic 


1.  • 

LTAB  nvTBi  cuurru; 

'  HOBMON,  AKD  BoOK 

m.  J^ovAH  nr  rmt 
■  NXZT,  LooKnro  OH. 
■D  BOUiro  THB  AliTAB. 
BKUST. 

i  a  saved  oondition, 
of  God.  Yon  are  to 
>rd,  in  truth  and  sin 

I  Lord,  ^the  wioked 
lave  tlain  the  Proph- 
dntSi  and  moeked  at 


mm   ,  -ii||in.i|iniii 


f^immm 


ODIM  OV  OOBi. 


161 


f^^^tsms^'^l^ 


nj  priesthood. .  Tliarafore,  O  laiael,  ariee  in 
thy  •treofth,  gofiirth  and  revenge  the  wrongs 
of  my  people  on  this  perverse  gwaeration.  Thcj 
have  spilled  the  blood  of  the  saints,  and  wasted 
thsir  snUtanea  Therefore  let  their  blood  be 
spiUed,  and  let  their  snbstanoe  be  wastsd." 

Lit  the  onrse  of  God  rest  on  this  nation  and 
Government.  Let  wars  and  famine,  and  cruel 
p^tUenee  overtake  them,  and  let  the  Ohui«h  of 
God,  in  its  glory  and  power,  rule  over  all  the 
nations,  and  fill  the  whole  earth. 

Therefore,  brethren,  be  je  vigilant;  and  let 
BO  opportunity  pass  to  vindioate  the  name  of 
your  God;  and  if  you  osymot  do  it,  teaoh  it  4o 
your  ehildren.    Let  thmn  take  it  f^om  their 
mother's  breast    Teaoh  it  to  them  f^om  your 
brf  of  death,  and  leave  it  for  an  inheritanoe, 
that  aU  people  miqr  know  that  the  God  of  Israel 
has  set  His  hand  t6  gather  Hiueople,  and  to  d*. 
etroy  the  wicked  fivrn  off  theTaoe  of  the  earth. 
[Here  another  oath  is  administered,  binding 
aw  endowee  to  revenge  the  death  of  Joseph 
Smith  on  this  generation ;  to  cherish  constant  en- 
mity toward  the  United  States  Government,  do- ' 
ing  all  in  his  power  for  ita  overthrow;  to  baiBe 
Its  designs,  to  rafbse  submission  and  renounce 
aU  alliance,  and  to  obey  theehuoh  authorities, 
and  DO  other. 


t-  'itfAiJ  ,r 


168      AVfBirTUBU  lar  THBVAm  wwf. 

OnrsM  tiiiB  most  frightfid,  pendtiM  ih«  most 
barbaroiM.  aooompftny  the  obligation,  to  add  to 
its  binding  efficacy,  and  to  ioBore  eaereeji  A. 
new  aign,  grip,  Ac.,  eomplete  the  Ssoond  Ox- 
enn  or  ran  lluxmnEDBO  Puvthood.] 

JoBV.  Yon  are  the  ehildran  of  the  Most 
High,  endned  with  powere  and  blessings.  Toar 
robesof  righteoosness,  which  yon  most  hence- 
forth wear,  in  token  of  jonr  covenants,  are  on 
the  mviig  shonlder,  and  none  bnt  God's  priest- 
hood ean  set  them  right  ^  [The  robes  are  chang> 
ed  to  the  other  shonlder,  and  the  candidates  are 
•tntioned  in  a  circle,  aronnd  the  altar.] 

Pnmt.  Little  children,  yon  are  now  the  cho- 
sen of  GFod  to  carry  on  His  mighty  work,  and 
H^  thki>ugh  Hib  servant,  will  tmoh  joa  how  to 
pray,  that  yonr  supplications  may  reach  the  eter- 
nal throne,  and  call  down  an  immediate  answer. 

I^eter  kneels  on  his  right  knee,  takes  hold  of 
the  liaod  of  one  of  the  standing  brethren,  all  of 
whom  are  united  i^  a  £Hitastic  intertwining  ot 
hands,  and  prays  slowly,  all  repeating  his  words 
after  him:] 

"O,  God,  mler  of  the  celestial  world,  we  have 
ihia  day  taken  npon  onrselvfs  eovonsnts  and 
pewnrs  from  thy  hand.  Make  ns  fidthfnl  to 
tikoM  eovwiants;  and  if  we  ob^  not  thy  eom- 
WWda,  kt  tiiy  encses  deseend  np(m  onr  heads. 


.Jissj 


,-<?_ 


a  VAE  WXSf. 

,  pendtiM  ih«  most 
bligatioa.  to  add  to 
insare  seereej.  A. 
ete  the  Sboond  Ox- 

UnTHOOD.] 

Idren  of  the  Most 
id  blessings.  Yoar 
sh  yon  vnst  hence- 
r  covenants,  are  on 
le  but  God*8  priest- 
%e  robes  are  chang> 
1  the  oaiididates  are 
the  altar.] 

on  are  now  the  oho- 
B  mighty  work,  and 
ill  tnush  jon  how  to 
I  majr  reach  the  eter- 
i  immediate  answer, 
knee,  takes  hold  of 
ling  brethren,  all  of 
Btic  intertwining  ot 
repeating  his  words 

Btial  world,  we  have 
ivea  eoTonants  and 
[ake  US  fidthfal  to 
obqr  not  thy  eftm- 
nd  wpoa  onr  heada. 


f^^^^%fii^f>,^Wim'i^Jf'y ,, , fi.iHmM. .»}jpy^i„ii jftfp m,. 


m 


Make  u  fkiihfnl  in  Zion  aild  in  the  npbnilding 
of  her  ianse,  aud  at  last  leeeive  ns  into  thy  oe- 
lestid  kingdom,  with  all  the  gifts,  powers,  and 
blessiugs  this  day  pronounced  upon  the  faithfnl 
in  Inael.   Amen. 

Pbtbb.  Brethren,  yon  are  now  members  of 
the  holy  orders  of  God's  priesthood.  Hence- 
forth yon  are  entitled  to  all  the  blessings  and 
privileges  of  the  same.  ^ 

[The  endowees,  fitted  for  Heaven  and  celestial 
glory  pass  "behind  the  vail,»»  a  new  name  is 
whispered  very  softly  and  quickly  toeaoh;  oer. 
tain  marks,  resembling  jthe  Maaonic  square  and 
fiompaas,  are  cut  in  the  unci  sr  garment,  on  the 
H't  breast;  also  a  similar  one  on  the  knee. 
7Ae  candidates  are  then  ushered  into  the  full 
iight  and  glory  of  the  celestial  kingdom.  The 
bre^ren  turn  back  to  the  vail,  and  admit  their 
wives,  whose  garments  are  marked  in  a  similar 
manner.] 

SOBNBm.    TmiOwawuifKnreDOM. 

I»  TaBOKNTKB  OV  TOIS  APABlVKirr  U  AV  ALTAB, 
NIOSLT  OU8HIOIIXD,  WTTH  A  OnsmOHID  UBDOB  TO 
^NBKI,  OTOW.  Tips  MBN  KSifflL  UPOH  0KB  BIDB 
AMD  THB  WOinai  TOOK  m*  OIKM,  BSAOH  BBOTHBB 
HOtDIKO  T«B  HAHD  OF  HU  WIMt,"  AMO  OF  THB 
WOMAB  TO  WHOM  HJE  18  TO  BE  SEALED,  WITH  TBB 
MMIABOHAL  OBW.     ThB  CBBBMONT  OB  81UUTO 


2S 


'rmhf^J'JS^'i'j'"".  tv*' "xiP- f  r""'*j7»-'sf«; 


MiWiL-W 


»!^!^?»^'^?;; 


164 


AOTBNTDRS8  UT.  THB  TAB  WIST.' 


f\' 


fOB  aTBRHITT  THBN  OOMMXHORS. 

£u>Bwx.  phildren  of  Earth,  yon  have  bsen 
redeemed  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  aod  by  the 
power  of  my  Jioly  priesthood.  Yon  havie  been 
iaithihl  nnto  the  end,  and  ahall  now  reoeive  a 
crown  of  glory. 

Brother  and  Siater  White  and'Sister  Brown, 
arise  and  receive  your  blesBings.  Brother  White, 
as  I  gave  Eve  nnto  yonr  father  Adam,  while  he 
was  yet  pure  and  holy,  so  give  I  your  wife  nnto 
yon  to  be  yonrt  to  all  eternity.  ^ 

Now  Sister  White,  as  Sarah  the  mother  of  the 
fidthfhi  gave  J^agar  nnto  Abraham,  I  command 
yon  to  give  nnto  yonr  husband  another  wife, 
that  he  may  be  exalted  in  my  Oeleetiai  Kingdom. 
(The  wife  stands  on  the  left  of  her  husband, 
while  die  bride  elect  stands  on  hub  left. )  ' 

Eio.  Sister  White,  are  yon  willing  to  give  this 
woman  to  your  husband,  to  be  his  lawful  and 
wedded  wife,  for  time  and  eternity?  If  yon  are, 
yon  will  maniiiest  it  by  placing  her  right  hand' 
within  die  right  hand  of  your  husband. 

(The  right  hands  of  the  bridegroom  and  bride 
being  thus  joned,  the  wife  takes  her  husband 
by  the  left  arm  as  m  the  a^itude  of  walking. ) 
Eloheim  contii^ues,— *<Do  yon,  Brother  White, 
take  leister  Brown  by  the  right  hand,  to  reoeive 
her  imto  yourself,  to  be  yonr  lawful  and  wedded 


n  lii  I  iifiAiiiri' 


^^^Pii^^!lWPiPfl 


\t'. 


M  FAB  WMT. 
2BS. 

tb,  yon  have  bsen 
Lamb,  aod  by  tbe 
.  Yon  baviB  been 
lall  now  raoeivea 

aad-^Sister  Brown, 
I.  Brother  White, 
ir  Adam,  while  he 
>  I  jour  wife  nnto 

the  mother  of  the 
iham,  I  command 
tnd  another  wife, 
leleetial  Kingdom, 
of  her  hagband, 
I  HEB  left. )  ' 
rilling  to  give  this 
e  his  lawful  and 
Qity?  If  yon  are, 
igher  right  hand' 
husband. 

I^room  and  bride 
akes  her  husband 
tude  of  walking. ) 
,  Brother  White. 
t  hand,  to  receive 
awful  and  wedded 


fBM  wm*8  SAoairics. 


165 


J^fe,  and  yon  to  beher  lawfiil  and  wedded  hns- 
b«id,  for  time  and  for  all  eternity,  with  a  cov. 
«Mt  and  promiw  on  your  part,  that  yon  will 
ftilfill  all  thelawe,ritesand  oidinanoes pertaining 
to  this  holy  matrimony,  in  the  new  and  everlaaU 
mg  eorenant,  doing  this  in  the  pnsenoe  of  God 
wjids,  and  these  witnes«»,  of  yonr  own  bee 
will  and  choioef 
Bro.  White.    "Yes.*' 

Ho.    Do  yon  Sister  Brown,  take  Bro.  White 
oy  Uie  right  hand  and  give  yourself  to  him  to 
be  his  lawful  and  wedded  wife,  for  time  and  all 
eternity,  with  a  covenant  and  promise,  on  yonr 
part,  that  you  will  fulfill  all  the  laws,  rites,  and 
ordinances  pertaining  to  this  holy  matrimony, 
n  Ae  new  wd  everlasting  04>venant,-doing  this 
In  the  presence  of  God,  angels,  and  these  wit- 
nesses, of  your  own  free  will  and  choice? 
Sister  Brown.    "Yes." 

Mo.  In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Ohrist, 
and  by  the  authority  of  the  Holy  Priesthood, 
I  pronounce  you  legally  and  lawfully,  husband 
and  wile,  tor  time  and  all  eternity;  and  I  seal 
"Pjm  you  tiie  blessing,  of  the  holy'^mrrodlion, 

tion.  oloUied  with  glory,  immortality,  and  eternal 

lives;  and  I  seal  upon  you  the  blessings  of  thrones 
and  dominions,  and  prindpaUties,  and  powers, 


fi*Z 


j,j|iiljpmi|iMi«^^^^^ 


and  «z»ltet*<mi;  together  witb  the  blenii^  of 
Abnhun,  I  Tie  uid  Jacob;  and  I  mj  unto  y^n, 
be  ye  fruifcfnland  multiply,  and  repleniah  the 
earth,  that  yon  may  have  joy  and  rejoidng  in 
your  poBterity,  in  the  day  of  the  Lord  Jeans. 
All  these  blessings,  together  with  all  other 
blessings  pertaining  to  the  new  and  everlasting 
covenant,  I  seal  upon  your  heads,  and  enjoin 
fidthfiilness  unto  the  end,  by  the  authority  of 
^  the  Holy  Priesthood,  in  the  name  of  the  lather, 
and  of  the  Son,  axtd  of  the  Holy  Ghost  Amen.'' 
The  candidates'  dress,  get  a  Innoh,  and  return 
to  the  "celestial  kingdom'*  to  hear  a  lecture  by 
Kimball,  explanatory  of  the  whole  scheme.  The 
signs,  tokens,  marks,  and  ideas  are  many  of  them 
taken  from  the  Masonic' Order.  '*The  intention 
of  the  mystery  is  to  teach>  unlimited  obedience 
to  the  church  and  treason  against  the  country." 


StAEWMV. 


h  the  bleuii^  of 
md  I  Mj  unto  ygn, 
and  repleniih  die 
>7  Mid  rajoioing  in 
of  the  Lord  Jeens. 
Iier  with  all  other 
lew  and  ererlasting 
heads,  and  enjoin 
\j  the  authority  of 
lame  of  the  lather, 
lyGhoBt    ApaaiL** 

a  Innoh,  and  return 
bo  hear  a  leotore  by 
diolflBoheme.  The 
uB  are  many  of  them 
nr.  **The  intention 
mlimited  obedience 
liuBt  the  oouDtry." 


CHAPTER  XYIL 


HXSTOBT  or  WOMAB. 

WooCAx  ia  looked  upon  and  treated  ly  all 
heathen  nations  aa  an  inferior  being,  created  for 
the  oonvenienee  and  oomlbtt  of  man. 

According  to  the  ancient  Babbis,  the  rib  which 
hsd  been  taken  irom  Adam,  was  laid  down  for  a 
moment,  end  in  that  moment  •  monkey  came 
ftnd  stolo  it,  and  ran  oft  with  it,  full  speed.  An 
Ansel  pursued,  and  though  not  in  league  with  the 
monkey,  he  could  hate  been  no  good  angel-  for 
Q^HTtahing  him,  he  caught  him  by  the  tail 
brought  ifc  maliciously  back,  instead  of  the  rib, 
and  out  of  the  tail  was  woman  made.  What  be- 
asm*  of  the  rib  with  which  the  monkey  got  dear 
off  *wi8  stever  to  mortal  known.' 

Tlw  Huai^rittM  think  it  in&mous  to  be  got- 


""§ 


K^JW.iV.'^.' 


168 


ADVUmmiB  IXTHlfABWMr. 


ern«d  bj  •  woman,— «nd  when  the  oiown  Ml  to 
a  ftaiul%  they  called  her  Kin«:  Maiy  infttead  of 
Qaeen. 

Ariitotle  oalla  woman  a  monster,  and  Plato 
makei  it  a  qaestion  Whether  she  onght  not  to  be 
ranked  among  the  irrational  creatares. 

3tfahomet,  too^  waa  not  the  only  person  who 
has  supposed  that  women  hare  no  sonls.  A- 
mong  the  A^hans,  twelve  young  women  were 
given  as  compensation  for  the  slaughter  of  one 
mm.  Six  for  cutting  oif  a  hand,  an  ear,  or  a 
nose;  thre»9  for  breaking  a  tooth,  and  one  for  a 
wound  of  the  Rcalp.  By  the  laws  of  the  Yene- 
tians,  and  oertain  other  Oriental  people,  the 
testimony  of  two  women  was  equivalent  to  that 
of  one  man. 

According  to  the  Brahmins,  the  widow  who 
bums  herself  with  the  body  of  her  husband,  will, 
in  her  next  state,  be  bom  a  male;  but  the  widow  ' 
who  refuses  to  make  the  8elf.*wrifioe,  will  never 
be  anything  better  than  a  wom*n,  let  her  be 
bora  as  often  as  she  may. 

The  Jew  begins  his  public  prayer  with  a  thanks- 
giving to  his  Maker  for  not  having  made  him  a 
woman.  The  Moors  do  not  all  -  women  to  en- 
ter  theix'  mosques  or  places  of  worship. 

MuMulmen  hold  that  there  is  a  separate  pan. 
disc  tor  women,  considering  them  unworthy  to 


ml-. 


MfABwnr. 

>n  ihe  erown  Ml  to 
i^liarj  inutmdot 

lonster,  and  Pkto 
the  onght  not  to  be 
ireatnres. 

e  only  person  who 
ftTe  no  sooIb.  A- 
onng  women  wei« 
B  aUnghter  of  one 
^and,  an  ear,  or  a 
oth,  and  one  for  a 

laws  of  the  Yene- 
9DtaI  people,    the 

equivalent  to  that 

I,  the  widow  who 
her  hnsband,  will, 
de;  bnt  the  widow  ' 
aerifioe,  will  never 
Oman,  let  her  be 

ayer  with  a  thanks- 
iving.  made  him  a 
lo"  women  to  en- 
worship. 

is  a  separate  para- 
hem  unworthy  to 


AtR4io  Of  worn. 


169 


t    . 


ownpy  die  same  ■■  the  men,  except  sneli  bean, 
tifbl  women  as  are  assigned  to  the  male  oconpants 
••  a  reward  for  a  virtuous  and  reUgio^s  life  on 
.  eerth.  "Sit  not  in  the  midst  of  women,'*  said  the 
•on  of  Siraeh,  in  his  wisdom ;  •'for  from  garments 
oometh  a  moth,  and  from  women,  wickedness." 
"It  is  a  bad  thing,"  said  Augustine,  «to  look 
upon  a  woman,  a  worse  to  speak  to  her,  and 
to  touch  her,  worst  of  all."  John  Bnnyan  thank- 
ed God  that  he  had  made  him  shy  of  the  wom- 
en.  "Thecommon  salutation  of  women  I  abhor," 
said  he,  «their  company  alone,  I  cannot  away 
with."  "Look  at  the  very  name  woman,"  says 
another  author,  "it  evidently  means  woe  to  man, 
because  by  woman  was  woe  brought  into  the 
wwM." 

The  Turk  does  not  ezdnde  woman  from  his 
heaven,  bat  she  is  there  only  to  minister  to  his 
passions  and  wants.  She  bears  to  his  lips  the 
golden  goblet,  filled  with  the  nectar  of  the  gods. 

The  Indiaii^  hunter  believes  his  squaw,  as  well 
M  his  fiiithAil  dog,  wiU  boar  him  company  to 
those  shadowy  hunting-grounds  beyond  the  dark 
river. 

Among  all  these  heathen  and  degraded  nations, 
polygamy  has  prevailed.  Among  them  all,  wom- 
an has  been  but  the  sUve  of  the  stronger  sex. 
Her  feelings  have  been    outraged,  her  spirit 


'h^bifk^i!J 


'Pf^'^^PTfTWlf 


170 


ADTurrvftBs  ur  tbs  fAft  wm. 


onuhed,  W  heurt  brohMi;  or,  which  i»  Btill  wone, 
her  ii«tor«  hM'beoome  imbratod  and  inauisible 
to  all  tb^iiner  ftelings  and  nobler  impnlMt  of 
her  MX. 

Foremost  in  the  nrnkt  of  her  opprenore 
stood  Brighmn  Tonng.  Following  in  the  foot 
■tepe  of  Mohammed,  he  declared  thai  women 
hafe  no  M>nls,~-that  they  are  not  ratponaible  be- 
ings, that  they  oannot  mto  thomaelTes,  nor  be 
Mved,  eioept  through  man's  intervention.  To 
be  saved,  a  woman  mnst  be  sealed  to  a  good  man, 
—he  ean  save  her;  or,  if  he  does  not,  her  sins  • 
will  be  npon  his  head,  Under  this  system,  wom- 
an was  created  expressly  for  the  gloiy  of  man; 
hence  the  more  women  and  children  a  man  has, 
the  more  gloiy. 

This  doctrine  is  openly  imt  forth  in  the  most 
disgnsting  form. 

fiaid  Brigham,  in  a  public  diaoonrse,  Sept 
fiOth,  185$,— 

"It  is  tbe  doty  o(  €nry  lifhtaoai  nuui  and  wsomb,  to 
pnpsN  tiriMnuMdM  for  all  tbe  siiljiti  they  ou;  hmoe  if 
nif  womevlMTe,  I  will  go  ud  aeandiapoOien  who  will 
•bids  tbo  odMtial  law,  and  let  all  I  now  hwro  to  wiMn  they 

It  may  seem  very  strange,  that  so  many  wom- 
en are  led  into  die  snare  .«f  polygamy.  The 
moat  spedowi  arguments  are  advinoed,  and  in- 
dnoements  held  oni^  by  the  wicked  and  design- 


m  f Aft  WMf. 

which  is  BtillwiHve, 
itod  and  iiiMiisible 
nobler  impnlsM  of 

at  her  oppreMon 
lowing  in  Uie  foci- 
ilared  th«t  women 
not  retponeible  be- 
^onuelTea,  nor  be 
intervention.  To 
lied  to  a  good  man, 
does  not,  her  aina  • 
rthiasyatem,  wom- 
the  glory  of  man; 
liildren  a  man  haa» 

t  forth  in  the  moat 

0  diaoonrse^  Sept. 


•  num  And  mauB,  to 
tte  thqr  ou;  Imdm  if 
fdt up olhen  wliowiil 
m  htsngftwbitn  they 

iiatflo  many  worn, 
f  polygamy.  The 
advi^ioed,  and  in- 
ricked  and  deaign- 


VBB  >IBL1  AltD  POLYOAMT. 


171 


ing  leaden  of  the  Mormon  Ohnroh,  to  blind  and 
deceive  nnsaspeotingand  aimple-minded  women. 
They  ai:e  told  that  "the  lawe  of  Ghriatendom  dif- 
fer widely  from  those  of  the  other  three  fourths 
of  the  whole  fiunily  of  man;"  that  they  are  the 
laws  and  practices  of  "a  wicked  and  perverse 
generation,"  and  differ  also  irom  Che  doctrines 
taoght  in  the  Bible.  It  is  a  noticeable  &ct  that 
the  Bible  is  only  quoted  on  the  sabjeot  of  po- 
lygamy. On  all  other  topics,  the  books  of  li^or- 
monism  are  used.  These  being,  as  already 
.shown»  adverse  to  their  favorite  institution,  re- 
sort is  had  to  the  Old  Testament  Scriptures. 

Abraham  is  constantly  cited  as  the  great  ez- 
empkr  and  pattern.  It  is  urged  that  the  family 
order  observed  by  him  is  the  order  established 
among  celestial  beings,  in  the  eelestial  world. 
That  God  Banctioi|pd  the  practice,  and  ia  himself 
a  polygamist 

One  of  the  most  important  innovationa  ii|»ou 
the  eatabliahed  doctrines  of  the  church,  is  in  re- 
lation to  tiie  Godhead:  In  April,  1862,  Brig- 
ham  put  fortii  the  startling  doctrine  that  Adam 
is  God,  and  to  be  recognized  and  honored  aa  auch  t 
This  announcement  oreated  some  oonstemation 
among  the  Mormon  theolo^^a,  and  «some  of 
them  had  the  courage  to  oppose  it  The  foilow- 
iqgis  the  Bevelator^' own  exposition  of  diis 


172 


ADVlirTCtIg  tlr  TBI  VAS  Wist. 


dootrmo?  " 

"When  th*  Virgin  Muy  ooBMlved  the  ohUd  Jmos,  the 
FiUmt  had  btgottm  him  in  hto  own  ItkeikM.  He  wee  not 
begotten  Iv  the  Hdjr  OhoM.  And  who  to  the  IVUhert 
ftl?*.^  -/'«**-e-«>bm«!r/  ud  when  he  took  e 
««*««»oI«,  It  w«f  begotten  by  hie  Frther  In  heewn,  aftor 
theMBemuner  eethe  tabemMleiof  CUn,Abel,  end  the 
net  of  the  eone  and  deogbtera  of  Adam  end  Bre. 

It  to  true  thM  theeeith  WW  orfftniied  bj  three  dtottnot 
cbiwotei^  n«nel7t  Bloheiai.  YtJumh,  mi  Mioheel. 
[Adam;]  theae  three  forming  a  quonun,  aa  In  all  heavenly 
bodlea.  and  In  oiganlaed  etoment  serfecUy  leofeaented  In 
the  Deity,  aa  Patber,  Bon,  and  Holy  Ohoat 

"Whan  oar  FMher  Adam  came  into  the  garden  oT  Bdea 
heoame  withaceketlalbody,  andbroo^t  Af.  ^iMi^M 
tihm,  with  him.  He  helped  to  make  and  orgairfie  tbto 
wrid.  Heto  Michael,  theAichangel.  the  Ancient  of  Daya. 
»*  Mr  AOm-  ami c<.r  Otd,  andtk$<mi§  epduMiOtm 
!**..-  •  •  •  J««>«.  w  «Mer  brother,  waabegol- 
tenlnthefleeh  by  the  aame  charaoter  that  wae  In  the  mr. 
den  of  £den,  and  who  to  oar  Fether  In  HeaTen." 

Mahomet  is  the  great  exemplar  and  prototype 
whom  Brigham  Tonng  aimeS  to  imitate,  and 
doi|btl«M  he  took  from  the  Koran  his  ideas  a- 
bont  the  deity  of  Adam.  Thus  in  chapter  two 
of  the  Koran,  we  have  the  following:— 

"And  when  we  eald  antothe  angeb,  •  wonhlp  Adam.'  they 
""Z?^*P^"™»  •»»P»BbIto,  [Lttclfir.Jwhorefnaed" 

That  many  virtnona  and  high-mindod  women 
•hoidd  infinitely  prefer  to  nuite  their  fortunes 
to  oim  good  man,  rather  than  to  have  each  a 
wicked  husband  who  oonld  bring  her  no  exaJta- 


■n 


ta. 


i:j^M^t^i»ti^^^i^i^^^^  ■»-2<.i^..MtA^,M%^,Atiap. 


FBI  fJOL  Wist. 


ived  the  child  Jmos,  th* 
wn  liketeM.  He  wm  not 
Lad  who  k  th«  FMhart 
|r/  and  wkea  he  Uwk  • 
I  Father  in  he«T«D,  after 
MOf  Gain,  Abel,  and  the 
Adam  and  Ere.  .  . 
ruiiMd  bjr  three  dlstloot 
fahorah,  and  Michael, 
loram,  at  In  all  heavenly 
pwf ecUy  lepfeaented  in 
lyOhoat 

into  the  garden  of  Bden, 
Ibroni^t  Af.  ^wf^M 
make  and  orga^ie  tbia 
lel.  the  Ancient  of  Daya. 

aider  brother,  waa  begot- 
Bter  that  waa  in  the  gar. 
nr  in  HeaTen." 

Qplar  and  prototype 
eel  to  imitate,  and 
Koran  his  ideas  a- 
JhxM  in  chapter  two 
llowing: — - 
la, 'wonhip  Adam,' they 
Ldoifer,]  who  refoaed." 
i||fh-mindod  women 
nite  their  fortunes 
lan  to  have  each  a 
ring  her  no  exalta- 


T,ppn|»*|.ii,  III  I  .  Ill  iinii 


i,.li|"|.'..n,JI(  HWPi 


Jacob's  uwabd. 


178 


tion  in  another  world.  "Shall  snoh  yirtnons  and 
innocent  females,  though  thejr  may  be  poor,  and 
low  in  the  scale  of  fortane*s  partial  smiles,— 
shall  they  be  denied  to  ohooM  the  objects  of 
their  lovet  Mast  they,  throngh  the  operation 
of  hideously  contracted  laws,  be  rirtnally  doom- 
ed to  resort  to  infamons  prostitution,  entailing 
disease,  infamy,  and  death  upon  themselres  and 
their  offsprir.  or  to  marry  an  inferior  grade  ol 
corrupt,  ar  ons  men,— debauchees,  glutton*, 
drunkards,  aud  idlers,— or  remain  in  perpetual 
celibacy,  and  frustrate  the  designs  of  their  oiea- 
tion,^nd  violate  the  first  and  foremost  command' 
of  God,r— to  multiply  and  replenish  the  earth!" 

They  are  pointed  to  Jacob,  also,  who  had  ?-  7. 
eral  wives,  and  who  was  the  father  of  the  twelve 
patriarchs,  after  whom  all  the  tribes  of  Israel 
were  named.    From  one  of  these  wives,  Ohri»» 
himself  lineally  descended.    Various  other  in- 
stances  are  cited  from  the  Jewish  Scriptures,— 
especially  the  tact  that  the  Lord  gav   unto  J?8- 
vid  some  of  the  wives  of  Saul.    "Hereby  we 
learn  that  God  himself  ^ves  mnny  wives  to  those 
who  are  faithful,  akd  takes  rmu  awat  from 
^  TBAHsaBBBBOBs."    The  &ith  of  Abraham  was  in- 
"  dorsed  by  Christ  and  his  Apostles,  and  those 
who  have  the  same  faith  are  called  fceirs  of  th.- 
promise.    Hence  an  effort  is  made  to  bring  the 


v«i 


'M^iS^ASik'  ,\ 


pigM'fifPf'P^^.iy'.-^-f'''  ^"'^  ■.  - ':  "-  ;K-; 


ABtrmnntM  nr  rma  vab  wmt. 


N«w  TMtement  also  to  the  rapport  of  polyguny 
notwithstanding  it  it  so  pkinly  oondemned  in 
that  volume.  Indeed,  it  !■  onhlnihingly  *aeert- 
ed  that  notonlj  the  Apostles,  bat  Ohrist  b!  nscdf 
practioed  polygamyl  ''The  grand  reason, '  <  '^ 
J.  M.  Orant,  one  of  the  First  Presidency,  in  h 
disoonrse  delivered  in  the  Tabernacle  in  GrMt 
Salt  Lake  Oity,  '^why  the  gentiles  and  philoso- 
phers of  that  school  penecnted  Jesus  Ohrist, 
was  because  he  had  so  piany  wivefl.  There  were 
Elisabeth  and  Mary,  and  a  host  of  others,  who 
followed  him." 

To  Abraham  and  Sarah  was  the  pTY^mise 
made — "In  thee  and  thy  seed,  shall  all  tlb  n«. 
tions  of  the  earth  be  blesscci  "  The  sistera  are 
called  upon  to  follow  the  example  of  Sarah,  and 
to  give  plural  Wives  tu  their  husbands,  even  as 
Sarah  gave  Hagar  unto  Abraham.  "If  yon  snf- 
(er  with  her  [SatahJ  yon  shall  reign  with  her. 
Yon  shall  be  heirs  of  the  same  promise,  and 
crowned  with  glory  in  the  celestial  world." 

By  these  specious  Rrgnments  and  tal^oods, 
are  thousands  lnn<.  oxr  to  destruction. 


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ainly  oondemned  in 

nnbluthingly  iatort- 
I,  bat  Ghrist  hi'^Milf 

grand  reasoo, '  ^if-M 
irst  Protidonoy,  in  a 
Tabernacle  in  Ornat 
E^ntilea  and  pbiloao- 
onted  Jeaoa  Ohrist, 
r  wiTe«.    Tbere  were 

host  of  others,  who 

k  was  the  promise 
led,  shall  all  tUlh  na- 
s<:i."  The  sistera  are 
cample  of  Sarah,  and 
ir  husbands,  even  as 
raham.  "If  yon  snf- 
hall  reign  with  her. 

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lelestial  world." 
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CHAPTER  XVIIL 


A  sibtbb'b  bjbvslatiok. 
From  Mrs.  Borlingame's  JoaroaL 
resterday  I  received  s  long  viBit  from  a  Mor- 
mon sister.  Slie  had  seemed  to  want  to  confide 
in  me  several  times  before  and  as  we  sat  convers- 
ing rather  confidential  iy,  the  subject  of  polyga- 
my came  np.  I  said,  **How  is  it  that  so  many 
women  of  intelligence  and  refinemoit,  come  to 
Utah  and  are  to  be  fonnd  in  polygamy,  either  as 
first,  or  plnrml  wives  r'  Said  she,  **I  will  tell 
yon.  When  the  Slders  teach  thisiiootrine  at  all 
to  their  new  converts  in  other  cotflTtries,  they 
BMver  tsaeh  it  to*nnbelieven,  they  lay  gnat 


* .  u^ll£Sf®^Ji^5/.i;,;  Vejc' , 


4l  i 


'  J  ■■\r;i^^1! 


176 


▲DvuiTUBU  nr  thi  fas  wist. 


•treM  upon  the  SMertion  "that  in  no  cue  would 
anymtn  beaUowed  to  take  a  leoond  or  third 
wife  without  the  entire  consent  and  approval  of 
the  first  This  statement,  though  false  and  de- 
ceptive, naturally  silences  the  fears  of  many  worn- 
en,  by  leading  them  to  believe  that  their  hus- 
bands could  never  enter  polygsmy  without  their 
consent  and  approval. 

The  theory  is  that  when  a  HormOh  wishes  to 
take  another  wife,  Brigham  Young  must  have  a: 
revelation  that  the  Lor#  desires  the  brother  to 
extend  his  kingdom,  and  directs  the  patriarch  to 
obtain  the  consent  of  the  first  wife  to  take  an- 
other. Then  he  must  get  the  consent  of  the 
parents  or  guardians  of  the  bride  elect,  he  must 
make  love  to  the  damsel  herself,  ||iowing  her 
that  in  his  devotion  to  Ood  and  for  the  upbuild- 
ing of  His  kingdom  on  Earth  and  in  the  Heav- 
ens,  he  desires  to  tidce  her  for  a  second  wife  that 
he  may  save  her  soul  and  make  her  a  queen  in 
the  Oelestial  Kingdom.  In  this  he  is  presumed 
to  obtain  the  acquiescence  of  the  damsel  herself. 
This  is  the  theoiy.  Should  the  "Lord"  disap- 
prove, the  suit  is  ended. 

A  sister  once  resisted  the  attempt  of  her  hus- 
band to  take  another  wife  and  in  her  agony  ez- 
claimed,  '<Surely  the  Lord  will  not  sanction  this 
thing  which  will  break  my  heart"    A  friend  in 


■Wfesy 


FBI  FAB  WIST. 

iuA  in  no  ease  would 
:e  a  aeoond  or  third 
lent  and  approval  of 
thoQgh  false  and  de- 
B  fean  of  many  wom- 
ieve  that  their  hna. 
yguay  without  their 

a  Mormon  wishes  to 
Founn;  must  have  a. 
Mires  the  brother  to 
■ects  the  patriarch  to 
rst  wife  to  take  an- 
the  consent  of  the 
bride  elect,  he  must 
lerself,  i^owing  her 
and  for  the  upbuild- 
th  and  in  the  Heav- 
er a  second  wife  that 
lake  her  a  queen  in 
this  he  is  presumed 
r  the  damsel  herself. 
I  the  <*Lord"  diM^p- 

attempt  of  her  bus- 
ad  in  her  agony  ex. 
ill  not  sanction  this 
leart."    A  friend  in 


■Vy'^-'j^'i'"^''';  -  •^■''"'J'?-.'!   "f" 


BBIOHAM  TODB  OOsDi 


177 


high  station  laid  his  hand  upon  her  arm  and 
pointed  to  the  residence  of  Brother  Brigham 
and  emphatically  remarked,  "Your  Lord  reside* 
up  there."  « Ah  my  friend,"  she  said,  "It  is  too 
true  that  Brigham  Youug  ia  the  only  God  with 
whom  we  have  to  do.  His  will  is  law,  his  ha- ' 
tred,  death."  I  said,  why  do  not  the  women  re- 
sist  this  dreadful  law.  She  smiled  sadly,  shook 
her  head  and  with  a  shudder  continued.  "One 
poor  wife  tried  that  plan  and  her  fate  was  too 
terrible  to  relate.*'  Mv^  curiosity  was  greatly 
excited  and  I  urged  her  to  tell  me  the  story. 

"You  know"  she  began,  "that  the  Revelation 
says  that  if  any  man  have  a  wife  who  holds  the 
keys  of  this  powan,  and  he  teaches  her  the  law 
of  my  priesthood,,  as  pertaining  to  these  things, 
then  «HB  SHAix  bbubvb,  and  administer  unto  him 
or  she  shall  bs  OBSXBono,  saith  the  Lord  your 
God,  for  I  WILL  DasntoT  ran."  Weil,  the  hus- 
band of  my  iriend^saw  a  lovely  girt  and  was  de- 
termined to  have  her.  He  consulted  his  wift 
but  she  was  bitterly  opposed  and  to  make  mat- 
ters worse,  my  friend  was  the  daughter  of  one 
high  in  the  priesthood.  She  went  to  her  father 
and  besought  his  protection,  Hut  without  avail. 
He  told  her  she  must  ooey  the  Oelestial  Law. 

For  many  days  and  nights  she  moaned  and 
wept    She  refused  to  eat  or  drink.    Her  pita- 


JM 


178 


ADVBMTUKM  V  TKl  f  AE 


ou  appeals  to  her  hntbaad  aad  ftther,  wan 
enough  to  melt  a  heart  of  etone.  At  length, 
wearied  and  worn,  ihe  gave  her  eonient  and  pro- 
oeeded  to  the  Endowment  Honie  to  perform  the 
<«Miding.'*  With  a  daied  and  wandering  mind 
but  a  ealm  exterior,  my  poor  friend  went  through 
the  oeiemony  nntil  the  latt  and  crowning  act, 
aad  when  she  took  the  handof  the  "bride  elect," 
and  placed  it  in  the  hand  of  her  hnsband,  she 
gaTO  a  shriek  which  pierced  the  very  heaTcns 
•od  Mnk  lifeleM  fc  the  ftoor.  When  she  reriv- 
ed,  reason  had  fled  and  the  bride  and  groom  car- 
ried to  their  home  a  raring  maniae." 

"Oh,  my  poor  friend,  once  so  bright,  ao  lovely 
and  80  happy."    And  tears  flowed  freely  down 
her  ftoe  a*  she  oontinned,  "I««nldtake  yon  to 
see  her  any  day  if  I  dared."    She  is  now  gentle 
and  quiet  unless  she  sesa  the  second  wife  when 
she  calls  to  mind  ererything  that  happened  that 
dxeadftilday.    She  has  one  little  room  about  ten 
feet  square  and  here  she  spends  most  of  her 
time,  sometimes  wandering  aimlessly  through 
the  garden  and  grounds  of  her  home,  now  hers 
no  longer.    I  said,  •This  must  be  an  exceptional 
case  is  it  notP'    She  replied,  "You  would  be 
perfectly  astonished  if  you  knew  how  many  in- 
sane women  there  are  in  the  territory,  paridea- 
tarly,  flrst  wites."  ' 


'i'-KS-' 


'■'•/t'^ 


''.■\'.'^A2 


hthnr, 
At  lengUi, 
nt  uid  pro- 
Miform  the 
Bring  mind 
ent  through 
>woing  aot, 
ride  elect," 
»buid,  she 
try  heerens 
n  she  reriv- 
groom  «Mr« 

ht,  80  loTely 
freely  down 
take  yon  to 
I  now  gentle 
1  wife  when 
kppened  that 
m  about  ten 
mott  of  her 
■ily  thiough 
le,  now  hers 
t  ezoeptional 
>u  would  be 
ow  inany  in- 
}ryi  partdoa- 


inuBLseoo. 


179 


They  are  not  often  allowed  so  much  freedom 
as  my  friend,  but  are  kept  io  uuder-gronnd  and 
out  of  the  way  places,  and  when  it  can  be  done 
vafely,  they  are  ^'disposed  of"  in  snch  a  way  as 
to  give  their  husbands  the  least  trouble,  in  other 
words,  the  Beyelation  is  obeyed  to  the  letter  and 
they  are  destroyed." 

'  My  anger  was  by  this  time  fijly  roused  and  I 
said,  *'I  would  never  submit,  I  would  fly  to  the 
desert  before  I  would  yield  to  such  degradation.'* 
"Alas,  my  friend,"  said  she,  "that  too,  has  been 
tried,  but  with  nothing  but  disastrous  results. 
I  had  a  friend  some  years  ago  who  tried  to  es- 
cape and  her  bones  lie  bleacliing  on  the  sands  of 
the  desert  8he  was  a  well  educated,  eneigetic 
Httle  woman  and  had  a  son  and  daughter  bom  in 
England.  She  had  loved  and  respected  her  hns« 
band  very  much  and  he  had  promised  her  that 
if  she  would  come  to  "Zion"  he  would  never  go 
into  polygamy.  He  was  a  good  man  and  fully 
intended  and  desired  to  keep  his  word.  One 
day  President  Toung  sent  for  him  and  counsel- 
ed him  to  take  a  second  wife,  and  when  he  plead 
his  promise  to  his  wife,  the  angry  prophet  said 
"I  ci>mmand  yon  in  the  name  of  Israel's  GUm), 
that  ye  do  this  thing,  or  judgment  will  be  laid 
to  the  line  and  righteousness  to  the  plummet 
and  you  shall  be  sheared  down.** 


"^^^•■^^•^-^Mi^^ 


■WMPPIIM,    1^^ 


■<«HWIB" 


m  ■ .  Ill  <i 


K>-- 


180 


ADTENTURB8   IN  THB  FAR  WB8T. 


This  threat  oonld  not  be  disregftrded  by  either 
HnsbMid  or  wjfe  and  theeeoond  wife  wa»  brought 
home.  With  her  entrance  at  the  front  door, 
peaoe,  happiness  Aid  hope  fled  away,  and  the 
poor  wife  endured  in  silence  as  long  as  hninan 
nature  could  endure.  Children  came,  and  then 
the  hnsband  began  to  be  cold  and  distant  toward 
her.  This  broke  her  heart  and  she  resolved  to 
get  away.  One  evening  we  were  strolling  about 
Emigration  Square,  and  we  stopped  to  talk  with 
some  of  the  emigrants.  We  learned  that  sever- 
al families,  not  liking  th6  appearance  of  things, 
had  resolved  to  go  on  to  California  apd  were  in- 
tending to  join  a  party  of  Gentile  emigrants  at 
a  distance  of  about  one  Imndred  miles  west  of 
Salt  Lake  City.  My  friend  resolved  to  go  on 
with  them.  She  gathered  a  few  household  goods 
as  rapidly  as  possible  and  in  the  dead  of  night, 
conveyed  them  to  the  camp  of  the  emigrants. 
Next  morning,  before  day,  they  started.  Noth- 
ing occurred  during  the  first  day  to  disturb  them 
and  they  hoped  that  they  were  to  be  allowed  to 
go  away  peaceably. 

Towards  night  of  the  seoond  day,  as  they  were 
traveling  along  in  a  narrow  canyon,  they  were 
startled  by  the  yells  of  Indians,  as  they  supposed. 
Abont  a  down  men  armed  to  the  teeth  and  dis- 
goiaed  u  Indians  fell  upon  tliew  defenoelefs 


i',-?A-<"   ;^'i<*'-^feiM^' 


htkbt, 

i  by  either 
as  brought 
root  door, 
f,  and  the 
as  hninan 
,  and  then 
ant  toward 
■esolved  to 
Uing  abont 

0  talk  with 
that  serer> 
of  things, 

ad  were  in- 
aigrants  at 
es  west  of 
)d  to  go  on 
shold  goods 
d  of  night, 

1  emigrants. 
:ed.  Noth- 
istnrb  them 
I  allowed  to 

ts  they  were 

they  were 

ly  supposed. 

»th  and  dis- 

d0feiioele«« 


'i$jm!9if>^">iw^f?f9^i'fV^ 


eODB  AND  OODDBSSKS. 


181 


people  and  mnrdered  them  in  oold  blood.  The 
children  were  brought  back  to  Salt  Lake  Oity  as 
well  as  all  the  property  of  the  emigrants. 
These  children  remembered  the  horrible  scene 
and  told  it  to  those  who  had  them  in  charge.'" 

"This  is  too  ontrageona  to  endure,"  I  said. 
"Why  do  not  the  Mormon  women  rise  bn  xassi 
and  make  an  appeal  1o  Gongress  to  take  up  their 
de^ensef" 

"Oh,"  she  replied,  "although  many  Mormon 
women  pine  and  die  under  polygamy,  they  are. 
as  a  rule,  too  firm  in  the  faith  to  appeal  to  their 
enemies,  as  they  call  the  "Oentiles."  They 
would  suffer  deaUi  itself  if  neoessaryl  for  their 
religion,  and  while  they  groan  under  polygamy, 
they  believe  in  it." 

This  seemed  very  strange  and  absurd  to  me, 
and  I  asked  her  to  explain  it  She  began  by 
saying,  '*Yoa  know  we  acre  all  taught  to  believe 
that  Gk>d  has  established  his  priesthood  again 
upon  earth,  through  Joseph  Smith  and  that  we 
are  led  as  the  children  of^  Israel  of  old,  hy  direct 
divine  revelation.  We  are  taught  tha^  '  hore  are 
a  plurality  of  €k>ds  and  a  plurality  oi'  c^orlds, 
and  that  eaoh  of  these  worlds  has  a  Ood  m  rule 
ofvr  it.  JoMj^  has  a  world  which  will  be  peo- 
]d«d  by  hii  descendants  and  over  which  he  will 
r«ign  asQod.    His  wives  will  be  Goddesses,  and 


j,irA'^,;'Sp«i 


*i'ui'iisfej«*««i(Ea& 


-•iiifingfjfSTttiit  ti-i 


^P^!* 


TT 


'•"  ■"/•»;.:;?  ' 


182 


ADVIMTUBIS  IN  THB  F4B  WIST. 


■■-  * 


will  eaeh  rale  her  own  deeeendwito  under  JoMph 
M  head  God.  The  sune  is  trae  of  Bro.  Brig- 
ham,  Bro.  Heber  and  others  in  the  order  and  ac- 
cording to  divine  right 

We  are  instructed  that  if  a  wife  loves  her 
hnsband  traly  and  nnselfishly,  that  she  will  want 
to  exalt  him  to  be  the  Ood  of  a  world,  and  she 
ean  only  do  this  by  giving  him  qiany  wives  and 
thus  increase  his  &mily  and  help  to  people  his 
Earth.  In  withholding  wives  from  her  hnsband, 
a  woman  is  selfishly  and  wickw^ly  preventing 
him  from  being  a  Ood,  and  being  exalted  in  the 
"Celestial  Kingdom.*'  <*Is  it  possible"  I  asked, 
"that  all  Mormon  women  hold  these  viewsf 
"Oh,  not  all  now,  beoanse  many  are  here  who 
have  altogether  renounced  in  their  own  minds, 
the  whole  system,  but  do  not  dare  to  avow  their 
sentiments.  These  are  kept  in  subjection  by 
threats  of  destruction  in  case  of  disobedienee. 

When  a  wife  is  weak  in  the  faith,  she  is  visit- 
ed by  the  proselyting  sisters  who  go  about  med- 
dling in  oUier  people's  afhirs,  preaching  submis- 
sion to  the  poor  heart-broken  wives,  and  making 
love-matches.  They  remind  the  wives,  that 
woman  was  cursed  in  the  Oarden  of  Eden,  and 
that  we  must  take  up  tiie  cross,  for  no- cross  no 
crown  and  when  the  wife  is  broken  in  and  tam- 
ed, the  husband  rejoices  and  the  "sisters"  join 


I  iw  jWtTfiB.  .9^  -ofct^^  ■ift-wi'if  e,«^  K, 


a'y^Sfewfcy^lMilVi'  wJailiiiSmmii 


BT. 

ider  JoMph 
Bro.  Brig- 
ler  Mid  ao- 

loTW  her 

he  will  want 

rid,  and  the 

y  wives  and 

0  people  his 

ler  hnsband, 

preTenting 

zalted  in  the 

\>W'  1  asked, 

jiese  yiewst" 

ire  here  who 

own  minds, 

to  avow  their 

objeotion  by 

Dbedienee. 

,  she  is  visit- 

0  abont  med- 
hing  snbmis- 
,  and  making 

wives,  that 
>f  Eden,  and 
r  no- cross  no 

1  in  and  tarn- 
'sisters"  join 


■BcnsT  obd: 


188 


in  prqrer  and  relate  all  the  blessings*  awaiting 
those  who  live  in  obedienoe  to  the  "Gelestial 
Law."  This  generally  lasto  vntil  the  first  wife 
get^  a  glimpse  of  the  second  wife,  or  heava  of 
her  husband  taking  her  to  the  theater,  or  the 
dance  and  then  "the  devil,"  is  raised  again  and 
the  whole  performance  mnst  be  repeated." 

'There  onght  to  be  a  stop  pat  to  these  terrible 
proceedings  and  I  think  onr  government  on^t 
to  be  ashamed  to  let  snch  outrages  be  perpetra- 
ted upon  citisens  whether  they  petition  or  not" 
"^ere  are  a  good  many  diffienlties  in  the  way  of 
doing  anytiiing  in  that  way,"  said  she.  «That 
has  been  tried  a  nomber  of  times,  bnt  yon  see 
the  "Secret  Orders,"  take  caie  of  HbtA  matter. 

*«There  are  the  Grand  Arehees  of  the  Gods, 
The  Danites,  The  Order  of  Enoch  and  the  Tkav. 
eling  Brethren,  and  the  resident  brethren.  Then 
we  have  our  representative  in  Odngress  and  our 
newspapers  that  are  bought  up  in  the  interest 
of  the  Church.  A  Isrge  amount  of  numey  is 
kept  in  bank  in  Eastern  dties  to  use  whenever 
it  is  thought  necessary  to  prevent  any  unfriendly 
legislation.  Then  the  Indians,  who  are  nearly 
all  Mormons,  are  ready  to  tear  up  the  telegraph 
lines,  attack  the  emigrants  and  G^tile  aettierB, 
whenever  the  Mormon  Bishops  give  them  the 
order.    So  you  sea  tiwt  there  is  bnt  little  < 


v>i;a 


a&i&fe'aSifiS^ 


A'«^a:.^±i^»^.V.-;^.|H^|j| 


^•■^ 


«■•> 


184 


▲SVKMTUKIS  IN  THS  FAB  WIST. 


to  do  Miythinir  tu  snoooMfnlljf  retist  the  powor 
oi  th«  Ohareh.  Von  know  Mveral  tiineH  quite 
lerge  nnmben  have  apostatized  and  they  have 
always  been  "cut  ofT'  and  perseouted  until  they 
were  glad  to  ^et  away  with  their  livts  and  very 
few  have  even  thus  escaped. 

**Wherever  they  go,  the  mark  of  Gain  ia  on 
them  and  their  lives  are  forfeited  and  it  is  made 
the  daty  of  any  guod  Mormon  to  take  their  lives 
wherever  they  And  them.  It  is  held  that  If  their 
blood  is  shed,  it  wUl  ascend  unto  heaven  as  a 
saerifioe  for  their  sine  and  will  atone  for  their 
sins,  and  they  will  be  saved.  '*It  is  also  tuught, 
that  the  blood  of  Joseph  Smith,  is  upon  this 
generation  and  that  the  Saints  are  eaptxrially 
charged  to  avenge  hiB  blood  on  the  people  of  the 
United  States.  That  if  any  one  in  authority 
persecutes  ''the  Saints,"  his  life  is  forfeited 
and  it  is  the  duty  of  any  Saint  to  ''out  off"  such 
a  person.  If,  therefore,  there  is  any  move  made 
in  Cengi'ess,  the  traveling  £lder,  our  representa- 
tive and  the  newspapers  and  the  resident  breth« 
ren  combine  their  efforts  and  by  threats  or  bribes, 
defeat  any  unfriendly  laws."  "I  vraw  astonish- 
ed beyond  measure  at  these  revelations,  and  no 
longer  wonder  at  the  abject  oliedience  to  Brig- 
ham's  sovereigii  will.  How  lon^  will*  these 
thingt  be  and  not  arouse  the  indignation  of  • 
duped  and  outraged  govemmenC" 


''.  li;-  'fiisti. 


th«pow«r 

iiiiea  quite 

they  have 

until  they 

B  and  very 

3ain  if  on 
it  is  made 
I  their  lives 
liatif  their 
eaven  as  a 
e  tor  their 
Jso  taught, 
upon   thia 

cBpecialiy 
ople  of  the 

authority 
I  forfeited 
it  off"  such 
move  made 
repreaenta- 
dent  breth- 
»  or  bribes, 
«  astonish- 
ms,  and  no 
»  to  Briig. 
will'  theM 
latioa  of  « 


OHAFTER  ;PZ. 


ii''  ..«ik  ..V-  ii1~,ali,'ii&tiSiSifel. 


WB  ynrr  ths  haksm. 
From  Mrs.  Burlingame's  Journal. 
1  had  now  been  in  Salt  Lake  City  nearly  A 
year  ond  had  become  well  aoqnainted  with  the 
Mormon  women.  I  had  met  a  number  of  Brig- 
ham's  wives  and  had  visited  at  the  house  of  Mrs. 
Oobb,  but  I  had  never  been  through  the  Harem, 
or  seen  the  women  **at  home."  I  wanted  very 
much  to  do  so  and  one  day  a  lady  who  had  been 
one  of  Bri^am's  wives,  said  if  I  would  dress 
up  a*  a  ''sister"  just  oome  in  with  the  last  emi- 
gmtioni  she  would  go  with  me  and  visit  the  Ha- 
rem. We  went  up  early  in  the'  day  and  the 
women  were  generally  engaged  in  their  own  »-. 


ifcrl  Miiii  kJitiatmi 


u£<.^j»bdu^^&iyi&iriU 


ADTSNTUBSS  IN  THS  VAB  WMT. 


partmentB  in  attending  to  their  own  roomt  and 
their  own  children's  clothing. 

We  entered  the  parlor  and  found  onnelyes  in 
a  long  narrow  room,  with  a  large  window  in 
front,  and  four  on  the  side,  all  heavily  onrtained. 
A  beantifiil  Bmiseli  carpet,  design,  a  large  bo. 
qnet  of  flowers,  a -rose,  surrounded  with  other 
flowers  and  leaves  with  a  light  ground,  covers 
the  floor.  Two  oenter-tables  of  solid  Mahogony, 
ara  placed  at  equal  distances  from  the  ends  of 
the  room.  An  elegant  n»e-wood  piano  sits  at 
the  lower  end  of  the  room.  Between  the  win- 
dows hangs  a  large  mirror,  under  which  it  a 
melodeon.  A  large  sofa,  upholstered  with  erim- 
•on  velvet  occupies  the  opposite  side,  and  near 
this  is  a  bureau,  with  silver  eandle-stieks,  and 
other  ornaments.  The  ehairs  are  painted  to  rep- 
resent Hahogony,  and  are  gilded.  The  room  is 
gilded.  A  large  stove  in  the  comer  near  the 
door,  completes  the  ftumiture  of  the  drawing 
room  of  the  Harem. 

The  fiunily  meet  in  this  room,  every  morning 
and  evening  at  the  ringing  of  the  bell,  to  attend 
family  prayers.  From  this  we  passed  into  No.  S 
which  Mrs.  Emdine  Free  occupies.  She  has 
long  been  theraigning&vorite,  the  "light  of  the 
Harem.*'  This  fumituro  in  this  room  consists 
of  a  tiiree  ply  carpet,  a  high  post  bedsttad,  with 


y"^  i  W-  t^-i^^ 


■'  ^  ■;S*i#'t'«««*v*c; ' 


WWBt, 


-Ttn 


room*  and 

>Dnelyes  in 

window  in 

7  curtained. 

a  large  bo> 

with  other 

And,  ooYers 

Mahogony, 

the  ends  of 

iano  sita  at 

len  thewin- 

whioh  ia  a 

1  with  orim- 

ioy  and  near 

Hitieks,  and 

intedtoiep- 

The  room  is 

ler  near  the 

ihe  drawing 

ery  morning 
bI\,  to  attend 
)dintoNo.S 
MB.  She  has 
"light  of  the 
lom  omsists 
MbtMidtWith 


"r*  .'ii  HfflAic^Jll^sfi^ 


1 


irotBMAldAL 


la? 


white  and  refl  curtains,  sofa,  table,  chairs  paint- 
ed to  resemble  oak,  a  large  square  mirror,  oil 
shades,  wardrobe  and  iire  place.  It  is  here  that 
the  Prophet  formerly  spent  much  of  his  time, 
reaching  the  room  by  a  private  hall  to  avoid  the 
jealousy  of  the  other  wives.  Emeline  dressed 
his  curls,  petted  and  caressed  him,  and  worship- 
ed him  alternately  as  her  God. 

She  received  us  kindly  and  bade  us  be  seated. 
She  is  tall  and  graceful;  with  mild  violet  eyes, 
fair  wavy  hair  and  has  that  dreamy  style  of  beau- 
ty  which  is  so  captivating  to  men.  She  would 
suggest  those  exquisite  lines  in  Lalla  Booke. 

"0  Nonmnhsl; 

Tboo  lovellMt,  dearest  of  tbem  all; 
Hie  one  whose  smile  shone  oat  slooe 
Amidst  A  world,  the  only  one 
Wboee  light,  among  so  muy  lif^te, 
Was  like  that  star,  on  stany  nights, 
^  The  Boamnn  singles  from  the  sky. 

To  iteer  his  bark  forever  by." 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Free  were  opposed  to  polygsmy.  *  •' 
and  Brigham  went  one  day  to  convince  them  of 
their  error.  The  beautiful  Emeline  was  the  first 
he  sought  to  win,  and  he  argued  and  expounded 
the  new  doctrine  with  wonderful  aeal  and  fervor. 
At  length  the  parents  were  convinced.  The 
Prophet  of  the  Lord  stepped  up  to  Emeline, 
laid  his  saintly  hand  upon  her  shoulder,  and 


'•-^"*'^"'-1^  vV^'r" 


f|-r"ii  iVi     '^ia';iWi(fi»i_Triflj'in-'iliV^ltf»|i«-'>»i 


^ 


«gBppP5*'^'kK';;  -jyiM^.j^;^ 


▲DVXNTUBXS  IN  THB  FAR  WXBT. 


said,  in  fervid  accente,  "Emeline,  will  you  be 
my  wife?"  "Yea  sir,"  was  the  reply.  This  was 
their  courtship.  She  at  once  became  the  favor- 
ite, and  many  a  heart  grew  sad  when  she  became 
an  inmate  of  the  Harem. 

Brigham  distinguished  her  in  every  way;  gave 
her  better  rooms  than  the  rest,  and  servants 
to  wait  upon  her.  She  grew  to  love  him,  and 
obtained  a  powerful  influence  over  him.  There 
is  no  weapon  so  powerful  as  a  woman's  tears. 
This  Emeline  believed,  and  often  acted  upon,  to 
bring  back  her  truant  lover,  when  she  thought 
too  much  attention  was  paid  to  others.  Finally, 
so  great  became  the  jealousy  of  the  other  wives, 
that  the  husband  of  these  contending  fair  ones 
constructed  a  private  hall  leading  from  his  office 
to  Eroeline's  room,  that  he  might  visit  her  with- 
out observation  or  constraint.  He  devoted  him- 
self to  her  exclusively,  and  she  reigned  supreme 
over  the  sisters.  She  received  her  company  in 
the  grand  ^aloon:  she  occupied  the  seat  of  hon-  • 
or  at  the  table,  at  the  right  hand  of  her  husband. 
In  short,  she  was  the  mistress  of  the  Harem. 

At  that  time  the  most  of  the  women  did  their 
own  work,  and  staid  in  their  own  rooms,  so  that 
there  waa  but  little  communication  with  each 
other.  She  has  eight  children,  but  ia  atiU  m 
yonng-looking  womttou- 


„^,"J»W'Sic<t' 


tf»;WM-  -*'W;5(f'"'  "sT 


■ill  you  be 

This  was 

)  the  favor* 

the  became 

way;  gave 
d  Bervauts 

him,  and 
m.  There 
nan's  tears, 
sd  upon,  to 
he  thought 
I.  Finally, 
ther  wives, 
g  tiair  ones 
in  his  office 
it  her  with- 
ivoted  him- 
ed  supreme 
ompany  in 
eat  of  hon-  * 
er  husband. 
Harem, 
sn  did  their 
tms,  so  that 

with  each 
t   is  still  A 


DOMXSTIO   ABRANOBMBNTa. 


After  a  pleasant  chat  with  this  lovely  woman, 
we  took  our  leave  and  continu|d  our  calls  among 
the  women. 

No.  8.  Mrs.  Cobb  formerly  occupied  this 
room,  but  now  resides  in  a  neat  cottage  t)utside 
the  walls.  A  three  ply  oar))et,  red  and  yellow, 
common  bedstead  standing  in  a  recesB,  fall-leaf 
table,  chairs  painted  oak,  oil-shades  with  white 
curtains,  a  small  mirror,  also  a  small  closet  and 
fireplace,  constitute  the  furniture  of  this  room. 
This  was  the  home  of  a  woman  who  had  lived 
in  a  comfortable  and  commodious  house  in  Bos- 
ton, as  its  mistress  and  head,  with  a  large  and 
interesting  family  around  her.  All  this  she  left 
for  the  ridiculous  delusion  called  Mormonism. 
To  what  extremes  will  not  religious  fimaticism 
and  mistaken  seal  lead  its  devotees! 

No.  4  is  a  large,  pleasant  room,  with  bedroom 
attached.  This  was  occupied  by  Olara  Chase 
and  her  childreui  before  her  death.  She  was 
onoe  a  favorite  with  Brigham,  which  will  so- 
count  for  her  superior  accommodations.  This 
room  is  furnished  as  follows:  a  carpet  similar  to 
Emeline's,  common  bedstead  placeid  in  a  recess, 
common  tahle,  nice  large  gilt  mirror,  red  and 
white  curtains,  wardrobe,  and  fireplace.     ' 

No.  6.  This  room,  opposite  the  parlor,  be- 
longs to  Lnoy  Decker,  the  first  wife  in  plvrality, 


P?T9fp!!TCTt!f 


ADV11ITUM8  W  TM  WAS,  WWT. 

and  iB  rather  pWnly  fomished.  B^^^swprt, 
plain  bedBt«»d,  st^d,  "i"^''  «**""»  T^' 
-Jobe,  small  cupboard  and  a  flreplacj  onrton. 
of  the  prevailing  colon  red  and  white.  Asu- 
ting-roiim  and  two  bedroome  are  ^^^f?,  ™- 
Lncy  Decker,  as  she  has  a  nnmber  of  ohildfen. 
No.  6.  In  Clara  Decker's  room  atonda  a  bwu- 
tifolly  carved  bedstead,  arched  overhead  wito 
heavy  damask  cnrtaina,  chairs  like  parlor,  stond, 
settee,  Venetian  blinds,  and  oil-shades.  Bng- 
ham's  portrait  in  oil,  half  size,  hangs  on  the  wall, 

also  alarge.mirrt»r.    ^  «8-'»T**  TT".  ^o 
floor.    A  bedroom  and  recess  are  attached  to 
this  room,  and  from  ite  superior  furniture  it  is 
easy  to  infer  that  its  occupant  is  a  woman  fond 
of  show,  as  well  as  a  fevorite  with  the  Prophet. 
No.  7.    Lucy  Bigelow'sroom  contains  a  com. 
mon  bedstead,  three  chairs,  a  stand,  wardrobe, 
carpet,  mirror,  and  white  curtains. 
No.  8.    Hall  leading  to  Emeline's  room. 
No.  9,    Emily  Partridge,  one  of  the    prox- 
ies," occupies  this  room.    A  common  cwpjt^ 
<2lcocurlSins,afklUeaf  table,  bed.U«d«^^^ 
usual  quota  of  chairs,  make  up  the  furniture  of 
this  woman's  home. 

Formerly,  a  tin  pail  and  tin  wash-dish  consfa- 
tated  the  toilet  set  of  most  of  the  wives,  but 
ainoe  the  Prophet  ha»  had  so  many  fct  govwi^ 


•'^  '"'^'  •""  v^%E^«a«»^''* 


'"'•W'S.^i;-' 


EUg.«wp«t, 
lairt,  w«rd- 
•e,  onrtaint 
lite.    A  sit. 
Ilowed  Mrs. 
of  ohildran. 
andsabaan- 
>rhead  with 
•rlor,  stand, 
Bdes.    Brig- 
\  on  the  wall, 
covers  the 
attached  to 
rnitnre  it  is 
woman  fond 
the  Prophet. 
Dtains  a  oom- 
id,  wardrobe, 

s'b  room. 
)f  the  "prox- 
iiinon  carpet, 
Isteadandthe 
B  famitoie  of 

h-disb  consti- 
lie  wives,  but 


Ainrr  fanvt. 

ment  oontracta,  uA  his  purse  has  become  pleth- 
oric  with  pnbUo  money,  and  from  the  continued 
inflow  of  tithing,  he  has  indulged  his  "women 
folks"  with  crockery  ware.  As  Uncle  Sam  is 
rich,  and  a  good  easy-going  soul,  why  should  he 
not  furnish  «»narem8"  for  his  "loyal  and  law 
abiding  citizens!" 

No.  10  is  Aunt  Fanny  Murray's  room.    Her 
furniture  consists  of  a  red  and  yellow  carpet, 
home-made  beclsteads,  oak  chairs,  a  fall-leaf  ta- 
ble, and  oiUhades.    A  sitting-room  and  a  small 
bedroom  belong  to  Aunt  Fanny.    But  you  a^k, 
Who  is  Aunt  Fanny!    She  was  in  her  young 
days,  Fanny  Young,  snd  had  a  great  awkward 
brother  called  Brigham.    She  married  a  Mr. 
Murray,  to  whom  she  was  devotedly  attached. 
She  was  a  gentle,  kind  creature;  and  when  her 
husband  died,  she  became  dependent  on  her 
brother.    She  had  long  been  a  believer  in  Mor- 
monism,  and  was  with  the  Mormons  at  Nauvoo. 
After  the  death  of  her  husband,  she  was,  by  the 
earnest  persuasion  of  her  brother  Brigham,  in- 
dneed  to  be  sealed  to  another.    She  protested  at 
the  timi  wd  said  it  would  break  her  heart 
And  in  relating  the  story  to  a  young  friend,  years 
nfterwiud,— "Bessie,"  said  she»  "^my  poor,  poor 
heart  is  breaking  now;"  snd  laying  bor  h»nd  on 
her  b«art,  she  wept  aloud.    Aunt  Fanny  ha* 


\n 


ppppww 


ADVBNTtmM  nr  th«  fab  wut, 


gone  to  her  rwt  She  has  Biiifinvd  want  and  pri- 
vRtioii,  mental  angnish  and  bodily  pain,  for  her 
religion.  Who  shall  say  that  her  dear  heavenly 
Fiither,  whom  she  so  blindly  worshiped,  will  not 
reward  her  with  a  crown  of  glory  in  His  king- 
dom  above,  when  she  shall  rejoin  the  partner  of 
her  yonth,  free  fh>m  the  shackles  of  ^yiiunny  and 
superstition  I 

Nos.  11  and  12  are  staircasea. 

No.  18.  Main  Hall,  extending  the  whole 
length  of  the  bnilding;  it  is  lighted  from  a  large 
wipdow  at  the  farther  end. 

This  completes  the  principal  story  of  the  Li- 
on House. 

The  Babbmknt  Stobt. — "So.  14.  General  cel- 
lar, where  all  kinds  of  TOgetables  and  provisions 
are  stored. 

Ko.  16.    Ash-hoase. 

No.  16.  Weaving-room.  The  wives  spin, 
color,  and  prepare  the  yam,  and  a  man  is  kept 
empk>yed  in  weaving.  A  large  quantity  of  cloth 
is  made  at  the  Harem  every  year.  Brigham's 
motto  is,  *<No  drones  in  the  hive." 

No.  17  is  the  coachman's  room. 

No.  18.    Pantry.    Milk,   pies,  cake,   bread, 
and  cooked  pro^sions  are  kept  in  this  place. 
No.  19.    Back  HalL 
No.  90  was  formerly  ooonpied  as  a  aebooU 


Y". 


tnt  and  pri- 
un,  for  her 
ir  heavenly 
ed,  will  not 
I  His  kiuK- 
9  partner  of 
yraany  and 


the  whole 
from  a  large 

J  of  the  Li- 

General  oel- 
d  provisions 


wives   spin, 

man  is  kept 

itity  of  cloth 

Brigham's 


Bake,   bread, 
lis  place. 

at  aaobool- 


▲  MOBMON  FAMILY. 


.  198 


room  and  dancing  academy  for  the  Tonngs. 
No.  21.    Wash-room. 
No.  22.    Kitchen. 
No.  23.    Dish-room. 

No.  24.  The  Dining-room  is  abont  fifteen 
by  forty  feet.  Two  tables  extend  its  whole 
length,  allowing  only  a  passage-way  at  each  end, 
A  third  table  extends  4wo  thirds  of  the  length 
of  the  room.  Also  a  side-table,  and  chairs  of 
different  sixes,  to  accommodate  the  various  ages 
of  the  family  gronp. 

Each  wife  hasher  seat  at  the  table,  and  her 
children  sit  with  her.   The  wives  who  have  chil- 
dren are  seated  at  the  heads  of  the  tables  in  the 
o-der  in  which  they  came  into  the  family,— they 
taking  the  preference  over  those  who  have  no 
children.    This  is  the  case  in  every  well-regu- 
lated  Mormon  family.    Among  Mormons,  the 
title  of  mother  inolndes  that  of  queen,  and  is 
consequently  the  highest  distinction  a  woman 
can  attain.    If  a  woman  has  no  childrhn,  she  ia 
miserable,  and  her  position  in  society  is  a  very 
unpleasant  one.    She  can  only  redeem  herself  by 
urging  her  hneband  to  take  more  wives.    Many ' 
women  do  this,  'and  afterward  labor  incessantly 
for  the  new  mistresses  and  their  children. 

Lney  Decker,  the  first  "pl^^^^^y"  ▼<>■"«♦ 
preMdes  at  one  of  the  long  tables.    At  the  head 


, ,.».      ?si*'rit"'^'' 


iMPPn 


mm 


mmmmh^S'-''- 


mryfswr 


194  A1)T»HTUB««  W  THE  FAR  WEST. 

of  the  Bhort  table,  Brigham  always  presides, 
when  he  Ukes  his  meals  at  the  Harem.    On  his 
right  sits  Clara  Decker,  with  her  children,  and 
on  the  left,  Emeline,  with  hers.    This  order  is 
strictly  observed.    This  preference  canses  much 
anhappiness  on  the  part  of  other  wives  less  fa- 
vored. 
No.  25.    Main  Hall. 
No.  26  and  27  are  Ataircases. 
No.  28.    Small  side  Hall. 
THntD  Stort.— This  floor  is  divided  In  the 
centre  by  a  wide  hall,  and  ranged  on  either  side 
are  ten  small  rooms,  of  nearly  uniform  size,  witli 
one  door  and  window  each.    These  rooms  are 
abont  twelve  by  fifteen  feet,  and  are  occupied 
principally  by  those  of  the  women  who  have  no 
children.    The  windows  are  of  the  Gothic  style. 
No.  29  is  occupied  by  •  Twiss,"  and  has  a  car- 
pet,  common  bedstead,  three  oak  chairs,  a.  little 
toilet  stand,  small  mirror,  and  plain  white  cur- 
tains. 

All  these  rooms  are  similarly  furnished.  All 
are  neat  and  dean.  Harriet  Cook,  Ellen  Rock- 
wood,  and  Twiss,  display  more  taste  than  the 
others  in  the  arrangement  of  their  little  cages. 
In  addition  to  these  articles,  Harriet  Cook  has 
mahogany  chairs,  instead  of  o*,  arid  a  large 
cupboard,  painted  to  represent  mahogany.    All 


Em*9Ji'*!e«S,^'Fii.  ;;iv-!^.^'-'->*' .-^.f. 


rSTTTTPS 


WEBT. 

ijB  presides, 
'em.  On  his 
children,  and 
rhie  order  is 
cauBOB  mncb 
Erivea  less  fit- 


WHAT  TBI  WOMXM  00. 


m 


dded  in  the 
)n  either  side 
>rm  nize,  with 
Be  rooms  are 
are  occupied 
I  who  have  no 
I  Gothic  style. 
and  has  a  car- 
chairs,  ft.  little 
dn  white  cur- 

irnished.  All 
,  Ellen  Rock- 
aste  than  the 
if  little  cages, 
rriet  Cook  has 
c,  and  a  large 
ahogany.    All 


the  rooms  are  famished  with  stoves,  except  three, 
which  have  fireplaces. 

Ne  books,  except  the  Book  of  Mormon,  Book 
of  Doctrine  and  Oovouants,  and  Mormon  Hymn-  • 
Book,  will  be  seen  in  any  room  except  Eliaa 
Snow's;  she  being  a  woman  of  oonside table  lit- 
erary taste,  and  withal  a  writer, — having  made  a 
nnmber  of  contributions  to  Mormon  literature, 
—her  room  is  indicative  of  the  same,  being  well 
eapplied  with  books  and  papers. 

"What  thb  women  do. 

"The  internal  arrangement  of  affairs  at  the  Ha- 
rem is  very  similar  to  that  of  a  yonng  ladies 
boarding-school .  Each  woman  having  her  own 
room,  her  affaire  are  all  centered  there.  The  cu- 
linary department  is  under  the  control  of  suoh 
of  the  wives  as  Brigliam  from  time  to  time  ap- 
points. She  is  the  stewardess,  and  carries  the 
keys.  A  cook  is  employed, — ^generally  a  man, 
— and  several  servants  besides,  who  are  all  under 
the  control  of  the  stewardess. 

When  tlie  meals  are  prepared  and  ready,  the 
bell  rings,  and  each  woman,  with  her  children,  if 
she  have  any,  files  down  to  the  dinner-table,  and 
is  seated  as  before  stated. 
~  E^ujh,  on  rising,  has  her  children  to  attend  to 
and  get  ready  for  breakfaet;  this  over,  she  com- 


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196 


ijiiJUP .  iivpi.f" 


▲OTINTURM    IK  TBS  VAB  WMV. 


'm«n«M  the  basineM  of  the  day,  urnngei  her 
rooms,  and  site  down  to  her  sewing  or  other 
workj  ••  the  case  may  be.        ^ 

A  sewing-machine  is  brongh't  into  requisition, 
and  one  of  the  number  appointed  to  ase  it.  For 
the  benefit  of  those  who  want  a  sewing-machine, 
it  may  be  well  to  state  how  this  one  was  procur- 
ed. One  day  a  man  from  St.  Louis  came  to  of- 
fer one  for  sale,  stating  that  his  price  was  nine- 
ty dollars.  Brigham  bought  it,  promising  to 
pay  the  man  whenever  he  should  call.  The  man 
being  poor,  called  in  a  few  days.  He  did  not 
get  his  pay.  He  called  again,  a  number  of  times 
with  the  same  result.  One  of  the  wires  became 
quite  indignant,  and  said,— "If  I  was  in  hit 
place,  1  never  would  ask  it  of  one  so  high  in  the 
priesthood.  He  bad  better  give  it  to  him  than 
to  ask  pay  of  him."  The  poor  man  never  re- 
ceived his  money,  and  as  soon  as  he  could  get 
the  means,  left  the  Territory.  This  is  the  man- 
ner in  which  the  Prophet  becomes  possessed  of 
much  of  his  property. 

Most  of  the  women  spin  and  make  their  every- 
day clothing,  doing  their  own  coloring.  They 
are  quite  proud  of  the  quantity  of  cloth  manu- 
factured in  their  establishment  every  year.  All 
work  hard,  and  take  but  very  little  ont-of4oor 
exercise.    Parties  and  the  theatre  are  the  fisvor. 


13*- 


I^SiM' 


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•» '"■■{■■ -1 


nn  TBBATBB. 


197 


rrangM  h«r 
Dg  or  other 

reqnuition, 
nee  it.  For 
ng- machine, 
was  proour- 

came  to  of- 
36  was  nine- 
romising  to 
1.    The  man 

He  did  not 
ber  of  timee 
iros  became 

was  in  his 
>  high  in  the 
to  him  than 
tn  never  re- 
he  oonld  get 
I  is  the  man- 
possessed  of 

I  their  every- 
>ring.  Thej 
cloth  mann- 
7  year.  All 
»  ont-of-door 
ire  the  i!sTor> 


ite  amnsements.  At  the  theater,  Brigham  and 
one  or  two  of  the  favored  wives  sit  together  in 
the  "King's  box,"  but  the  remainder  of  the 
women  and  children  sit  in  what  is  called  "Brig- 
ham's  corral."  This  is  in  the  parqnette,  about 
the  center  of  the  area.  The  Prophet  goes  down 
once  or  twice  during  the  evening  to  the  oorral, 
and  chats  for  a  few  moments  with  one  and  an- 
other, but  in  a  short  time  he  can  be  seen  beside 
his  **Jimr  Amelia"  again. 

At  the  If  ormon  parties,  much  gayety  prevails. 
Appearances  are  maintained,  somewhat,  by  pay- 
ing  more  respectful  deference  to  the  first  wives, 
on  such  occasions.  Gtentilet,  with  whom  the 
saints  are  on  good  terms,  are  well  reoeived  and 
Undly  entertained  at  these  parties,  and  all  join 
in  giving  themselves  up  to  the  influence  of  mirth 
and  festivity.  Dancing  is  not  only  a  ikvorite  a- 
musement,  it  is  more;  it  is  cultivated  to  suoh 
an  extent  that  it  becomes  a  passion. 

Brigham's  women,  though  better  dothed  &an 
formerly,  still  work  very  hard.  They  air«  in&t- 
uated  with  their  religion,  and  devoted  to  their 
husband.  If  they  cannot  obtain  his  love,  they 
content  themselves  with  his  kindness,  and  en< 
deavor  to  think  themselves  happy.  As  religion 
is  their  only  sohwe,  they  try  to  make  it  their  on- 
ly objeet.    If  it  does  not  elevate  their  minds,  it 


*'fi0iKi 


»ii?^:  ■'r-mf!^h^i^:'^'~?-^-'- 


Mpamp 


^* 


198  ADVBHTUBIB  IH  TH«  FAB  W«8t. 


de«deDB  their  •uweptibilltieB,  »nd  u  they  wro 
not  permitted  to  be  womkn,  they  try  to  convinoe 
themaelve.  that  it  is  God'B  will  they  .houldb. 

•LAVK8.  J     *       V 

A  musicmiwter,  a  danoing-inwter,  end  a  teaon- 
or  of  the  ordinary  brHii«Ue«  of  an  Engliih  edu- 
cation, are  employed  in  the  family  boI.ooI.  Al- 
■o  a  teacher  of  French.  His  children  have  much 
better  advantages  than  any  other  in  the  Territo- 
ry. Dancing  and  mueic  aie  the  leading  aoooiia- 
pUshmentB,  and  everything  else  ia  made  subor. 

dinate  to  these. 

We  passed  a  very  pleasant  morning,  and  after 
insiiccting  the  house  and  the  domestic  arrange- 
ments, we  took  a  walk  through  the  gardens  and 
grounds.    Here  utility  was,  as  in  the  Mansion, 
made  the  leading  feature.    Nothing  was  done 
simply  for  show.    Choice  fruits,  such  as  the 
peach,  the  pear,  the  apricot  and  plum  were  in 
profusion,  and  currants,  strawberries  and  other 
small  fruit  were  plenty.    Vegetables  were  abun- 
dant and  of  excellent  quality.    Each  wife  had  a 
little  parterre  of  flowers,  mostly  of  the  old  fish, 
ioned  kind,  marigolds,  honey  suckles  and  hoUy- 
hocks  arid  peonies,  and  scattered  everywhere  and 
poriuming  the  whole  garden,  were  numerous 
bushes  of  the  flowering  cttrrant  whch  grows  wUd 
and  luxuriantly  in  these  mountaina. 


B  WS8«. 


":    «       '■■      '  '■» 


,iJ.H,Ji.uiJ  ,1 


1  u  they  are 
>y  to  convinoe 
ley  should  b* 

)r,  end  a  teeoh- 
i  Englik'h  edu- 
y  BOliool.  Al* 
ran  have  maoh 
In  the  Territo- 
leading  aoooita* 
is  made  8ubor> 


niug, 


and  after 


aeatic  arrange- 
lie  gardens  and 
u  the  Mansion, 
ling  was  done 
I,  snob  as  the 
I  plnm  were  in 
rries  and  other 
bles  were  abon- 
ilftch  wite  had  a 
of  the  old  liah- 
ckles  and  hoUy- 
every  where  and 
were*  numerons 
rhich  grows  wild 

ina. 


MoPBerfl  RLooX. 


199 


There  it  no  more  lovely  scene  than  the  groiinda 
of  tlie  ''Prophet's  Block,"  sloping  as  they  do  to- 
wards the  Boath  and  covered  with  all  their  wealth 
uf  fruits  and  flowers.  My  friend,  who  had  lived 
in  the  Prophet's  family  and  is  perfectly  familiar 
with  everything  connected  therewith,  said  she 
would  give  me  a  description  of  all  of  the  wives 
some  day  when  we  both  had  leisureti 


fU 


'mmmsi^M 


i>t^      ijK        1-t  ■ 


'    OHAFTEBXX. 


THX  WIVX8  OV  THB  PBOPHXT. 
From  Mrs.  Burlingame'a  Journal. 

Yesterday  according  to  appointment,  my  friend 
eame  otw  and  said  if  agreeable  she  would  re- 
deem her  promise.  Said  she,  "Tou  will  natur- 
ally want  to  know  about  Mrs.  Mary  Ann  Angell 
Young,  the  first  living  and  legal  wife  of  the 
Prophet»'   - 

Sb#  it  a  niktiye  of  New  York,  and  is  a  fine  look- 
ing, intelligent  woman.  She  is  large,  portly, 
and  dignified.  Her  hair  is  well  sprinkled  with 
the  frosts  of  age;  her  dear,  baxel  eyes  and  mel- 
anoholy  countenance  indicate  a  soul  whore  sorrow 
reigns  supreme.  She  has  been  yery  much  at- 
taefaad  to  her  husband,  and  his  infidelity  has 


.;jS|(^.-fiitiafc*»*sa**^  • 


Ml.  II  Iff  I  ?w)Bniy«»« 


iPHXT. 

ounial. 

lent,  my  friend 
she  wonld  re- 
'ou  will  natar- 
ry  Ann  Angell 
a  wife  of  the 

1  it  a  fine  look- 
t  large,  portly, 
iprinkled  with 

eyes  and  mel- 
il  whore  sorrow 
very  maeh  at- 

infidelity  hM 


MBS.  Touiro. 


801 


made  deep  inroads  upon  her  mind.    Her  deep- 
seated  melandioly  often  prodnoes  fiights  of  in- 
sanity, which  increase  with  her  declining  years. 
Bereft  of  her  husband's  society,  she  naturally 
dings  to  her  children,  of  whom  she  has  five: 
Joseph,  Brigham   A.,  John,  Alice  and  Luna. 
They  All  reside  with  her.    She  formerly  occupied 
the  "Bee  Hive  House,"  but  as  the  number  of  her 
husband's  wives- increased,  it  became  necessary 
that  additional  accommodations  should   be  fur- 
nished the  *  plural"  portion  of  the  family.    The 
first  wife  was  obliged  to  vacate  her  residence  for 
the  benefit  of  new  comers.    She  was  removed  to 
a  great  bam-like  house  on  the  bill.    This  build- 
ing looks  more  like  a  penitentiary  than  anything 
else.    It  was  the  first  house  built  upon   the 
premises,  and,  as  before  stated,  is  very  deficient 
in  the  number  and  size  of  its  windows. 

Mrs.  Young  seldom  receives  guests,  and  her 
liusband  himself,  scarcely  ever  pays  her  a  visit. 

When  1  looked  upon  this  poor,  suffering 
woman,  as  she  sat  at  church,  surrounded  by  her 
husband's  mistresses,  I  seemed  for  the  first  time 
fully  to  realize  the  true  character  of  that  "insti- 
tution" which  has  crushed  the  hearts  of  many 
noble  women. 

She  in  veiy  kind  to  her  children  and  depend- 
ent*, and  is  much   beloved  by  them.    She  has 


-    ffi^f^" 


ijiiiiiiuiM.i    ij»-4iMt.   i.  ■..i.'^v'ii:; ' -"^.jJ'H: 


I: 


I*-. 


.*- 


w 


ADVENTtlRBS  IM  THE  FAR  WSST. 


not  enoceeded  bo  well  in  gaining  the  affection  of 
"the  wives."  With  them  she  is  very  unpoi-ular, 
and  by  'some  of  them  she  is  often  mocked  and 
upbraided.  It  is  said,  "one  hates  whom  he  has 
injured."  This  may  account  for  much  of  this 
feeling  among  the  -'plurals." 

Joseph,  or  Joe  Young,  as  he  is  familiarly 
known  in  Utah,  is  a  fast  young  man.    He  has 
been  on  a  "mission,"  travelled  in  Europe,  smokes, 
chewB^  gets  drunk,  swears,  preaches  the  gospel, 
has  three  wives  whom  he  whips  and  otherwise 
shamefully  abuses,  and  is  a  gooa  iSormon,  in  full 
fellowship  in  the  church.    WL  ile  at  a  fnshionable 
watering  place,  at  Great  Salt  Lake,  in  the  sum- 
mer  of  1863,  he  insulted  a^ntile  lady.    The 
gentleman  who  accompanied  her  being  an  officer, 
■   promptly  knocked  him  down,  and  this  not  seem- 
ing  to  be  satisfactory,   afterwards    challenged 
him.    Joseph's  friends  interi^red  and  obtained  a 
settlement  of  the  difficulty. 

Brigham  A.  is  more  respectable.  He  has  also 
been  on  a  "mission."  This  is  equivalent  to  say- 
ing  that  he  has  been  wild  and  reckless,  as  it  is 
the  Mormon  custom  to  send  all  who  are  unruly 
and  hard  tp  manage,  or  who  have  committed 
•  crimes,  on  a  mission.  It  is  thought  th»t  by 
"bearing  the  pure  vessels  of  the  Lord"  to  such 
poor,  wicked  wretches  a^  the  geuUies,  they  will 


l^  tJ^:t|ii^S^^-"•^" 


kXp 


lEST. 


▲  OOU&TSBIP. 


m 


ffeotion  of 
anpo^nlar, 
ocked  and 
om  he  has 
icb  of  this 

familiarly 

1.  He  has 
pe,  smokeS) 
:he  gospel, 

otherwise 
Aon,  in  fall 
fnshioDable 
n  the  sum- 
lady.  The 
ij;  an  officer, 
Is  not  seem- 

challenged 
I  obtained  a 

He  has  also 
lent  to  say- 
M,  as  it  is 
are  unruly 
committed 
ght  that  by 
d»  to  sndi 
I,  they  will 


perchance  themeelves  become  jmrified. 

John,  being  the  youngest,  has  not  developed 
his  tastes  so  fully.  Ho  seems  inclined  to  seek 
after  the  loaves  and  fishes  of  office.  He  was 
Seijeant-at  Arms  of  the  Council  in  the  winter 
of  1868-64,  and  will  doubtless  be  a  member 
when  he  is  old  enough,  should  his  father  then 

reign  in  Utah. 

Mrs.  Alice  Olawson  is  the  oldest  daughter. 
Rather  amiable,  with  fair  hair,  blue  eyes,  and 
small  in  stature.  She  is  one  of  the  performers 
in  her  father's  theatre.  As  an  artists,  she  U 
"flat,  stale  and  unprofitable."  But  being  Brig- 
ham's  daughter  and  good  looking,  she  is  applaud- 
ed to  the  echo.  She  is  one  of  three  wives  of 
Hiram  B.  Olawson,  who  is  the  PFophet's  chief 
business  agent  and  manager.  Qaick,  shrewd 
and  nnsompnlous,  he  is  a  fit  instrument  with 
which   to  accomplish  the  purposes  of  »nch  a 

man. 

In  the  year  1851,  a  Mr.  Tobin  came  to  Salt 
Lake  with  Captain  Stansbury.  While  there  he 
met  Miss  Alice,  fell  in  love  with  her,  and  they 
were  engaged  to  be  married.  Mr.  T.  had  occa- 
sion to  leave  Salt  Lake  on  business,  and  did  not 
return  until  1856.  He  then  renewed  his  engage- 
ment with  Alice,  but  afterward,  for  reasons  sat- 
ifi&otory  to  himself;  broke  it    TbisBttlgeoted 


w 


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204 


▲OVBRTUBBS  IN  TBI  WAR  W18t. 


him  to  the  ▼ena^nee  of  her  &ther,  which 
never  slnmbore.  Tobin  and  his  pwty  were  fol- 
lowed, attacked  in  the  night,  on  Santa  Olara 
River,  870  miles  south  of  Salt  Lake  City.  Sev- 
eral of  the  party  were  severely  wonnded.  They 
lost  six  horses  and  were  compelled  to  abandon 
their  bagga||;e,  which  was  completely  riddled  by 
bullets.  During  Tobin's  absence,  AUce  had  been 
engaged  to  another,  who  had  been  sent  off  to  the 
Sandwich  Islands,  by  her  watohful  father.  Hi- 
ram B.  Olawson,  the  confidential  clerk  of  the^ 
President,  next  appeared  as  a  candidate  for  the 
young  lady's  hand.  He  had  already  one  wife, 
but  was  anxious  to  secure  a  second. 

A  little  incident  in  tbeir  courtship,  will  illot- 
trato  the  manner  of  obtaining  No.  2. 

**6ood  morning,  sister  Olawson,"  said  a  young 
friend  .whom  she  met  in  walking. 

*'What  do  you  wish^  me  to  understand  f 

**Nothing  more  than  that  four  father  gave  his 
consent  this  morning,  in  my  presence,  to  your 
migrriage  with  Hiram  Olawson." 

"This  matter  b^ins  to  be  serious,*'  said  Alice, 
*'now  that  my  father  has  given  me  away  to  a 
man  that  has  one  wife  already,  and  is  courting 
another  beside  me,  both  of  them  much- hand- 
somer than  I  am." 

Hiram  was  nettled,  for  it  was  tnw  that  h«  wis 


^' .  ^i|gaw^]i»iifr  ;^-~-^ 


her,  which 
f  were  fol- 
Banta  Olara 
City.  Sev- 
ded.  Thejr 
to  abandon 
riddled  by 
cehad  been 
It  off  to  the 
ather.  Hi- 
lerk  of  ihe^ 
[ate  tor  the 
7  one  wife, 

,  will  Ulnt- 

• 

laid  a  yonng 

tandf 
lier  gave  hii 
loe,  to  your 

'said  Alice, 
>  away  to  a 
is  courting 
much- hand- 


that  h« 


imuM  eovQUxu. 


lOft 


courting  a  third  wife,  and  of  the  three  Alice  wm 
the  least  beartiful,  She  then  proposed,  playful- 
ly, to  elope  with  an  old  gentleman,  a  friend  of 
the  family.  ."I  would  do  so  "  she  said,  "before  I 
would  be  given  away  like  an  eld  mule,  to  a  man 
who  already  has  one  wife,  and  ia  seeking  for 
others." 

Yet  Alice,  though  doubtless  giving  expression 
to  the  sentiments  of  her  heart,  was  afterwards 
prevail  ed  upon,  and  consented  to  become  No.  2 
in  the  harem  of  Hiram  B.  Glawson.  Hiram  hav- 
ing commenced  at  a  much  earlier  age  than  his 
father-in-law,  may,  if  unchecked  in  his  career, 
yet  rival  him  in  the  number  of  his  wives  and  the' 
extent  and  magnificence  of  his  "plural"  estab- 
lishment. 

Luna  Young  is  a  character.  She  is  very  wilt'nl 
and  headstrong.  She  always  governed  her  sister 
Alice,  and  even  her  lather  could  not  control  this 
wayward  child. 

She  is  the  fourth  daughter  by  the  first  wile, 
two  having  died.  She  has  light  hair,  bine  eyes 
and  a  fair  complexion.  She  is  very  haughty  and 
beautiful.  Slender  as  the  gaselle,  and  free  and 
joyous  as  a  bird,  brooking  no  control,  she  was  the 
light,  and  often  the  annoyance  of  her  father's 
house  in  her  girlish  days.  She  is  now  married 
and  very  likdy  will  become  amiable  and  docile, 


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nnder  Mormon  divcipline. 

Lucy  Decker  Seely  is  the  fiwt  wife  in  "plurnl- 
ity," — or  tlie  eecond  "woman." 

LuVjy  Decker  was  mnriied  to  Isaac  Seely  and 
had  two  cliildren.    She  afterward  became  a  Mor- 
mon and  went  to  Nauvoo  to  reside.  Her  husband. 
Seely,  waa  somewhat  dissipated,  but  treated  her 
well.    She,  however,  saw  Brother  Brigham  and 
loved  him.    He  visited  her,  told  her  that  Seely 
could  never  give  her  an  "exaltation"  in  the  etei- 
nal  world;  that  he,  being  high  in  the  priesthood, 
oonld  make  her  aqueen  in  the  first  resurrection. 
She  yielded  to  these  inducements  and    the 
promptings  of  her  inclination,  left  herhusbatid, 
nud  was  sealed  to  Brigham  Young. 

Lucy  Decker  has  brown  hair,  dark  eyes,  small 
features,  a  fair  skin  and  of  short  stnture;  but 
quite  en  bon  poinL  She  would  strongly  lemind 
yon  of  a  New-Engiand  honsewite,  "fat,  tair  and 
forty.'*  In  common  with  nearly  all  the  inmates 
of  the  Harem,  she  is  of  very  ordinary  intellect 
and  limited  education. 

Her  first  child,  afler  marrying  Young,  was 
named  Brigham  Heber,  and  was  tfie  first  bom  in 
Mormon  polygamy.  He  is  now  a  lad  of  about 
eighteen  years  of  age. 

Lucy  Decker  is  still  one  of  the  favorite  wives. 
She  lives  in  the  Bee  Hive  and  keeps  a  sort  of 


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WI8T. 


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"•■MJ  '■  •' 


b  in  •'plurfll- 

,0  Seely  and 
loaraeaMor- 
ler  husband. 
;  treated  her 
trigham  and 
r  that  Seely 
'  in  the  eter- 
e  priesthood, 
resurrection- 
Dts  and  the 
her  hnsbatid, 

■k  eyes,  small 
stHture;  bnt 
>ngly  lemind 
Mat,  tjEiir  and 
1  the  inmates 
nary  intellect 

Yonng,  was 

le  first  bom  in 

lad  of  about 

favorite  wives, 
leps  a  sort  of 


iitei 


▲  MOBSL  BOM. 


S07 


boarding  house  for  the  work  hands.  She  has  had 
eight  children  by  Brigham,  all  of  whom  are 
living.  A  story  is  told  which  illiistrates  well 
the  disposition  and  cliaracter  of  these  polygamous 
children.  Brigham  Heber  was  in  the  habit  of 
playing  while  the  family  were  at  breakfast.  One 
morning,  nfler  breakfast  w«s  over,  this  boy,  then 
only  ten  or  twelve  years  of  age,  went  into  the 
kitchen  and  undertook  to  help  himself  to  any., 
thing  he  could  find.  Mr.  Smith,  the  cook,  would 
not  permit  it.  Brigham  Heber  seized  a  fork 
and,  with  oaths  that  would  put  a  pirate  to  shame, 
swore  he  would  stab  the  cook.  Smith  caught 
him,  wrenched  the  fdrk  from  his  hand  and  pushed 
liim  into  the  hall.  He  and  Oscar,  son  of  Harri- 
et Cook,  swore  they  would  kill  Smith  the  first 
time  they  should  catch  hini  out. 

Olara  Decker,  sister  of  Lucy  Decker,  is  a  short, 
thick-set  person,  very  much  like  Lucy  in  a|>peAr- 
anoe.  She  is  much  more  intelligent  and  a^ree* 
able  than  her  sister,  and  in  every  way  her  supe- 
rior.  She  is  also  quite  a  favorite  with  the  Proph 
et;  has  three  or  four  children,  and  is  much  attach- 
ed to  her  "husband."  . 

Harriet  Cook  wao  early  in  plurality;  having 
been  sealed  to  Brigham,  at  ^'Winter  Qnarten,*' 
on  the  Missouri  River,  while  the  Mormons  were 
on  taeir  way  to  Utah.    This  was  five  years  be- 


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▲DTSNTUBM  IK  THB  VAB  WMV. 


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fore  polygamy  wm  pnblioly  proclaimed  in  Utah 
Af  a  divine  inititotion.  Harriet  is  very  tall«  hat 
light  hair,  blneeyea^  a  fidr  complexion  and  aharp 
noM.  She  ia  rather  slender,  but  has  mach  power 
of  endaranoe  atid  a  luok  of  determination. 

When  all  ia  going  on  amoothly,  ahe  ia  as  calm 
and  serene  as  a  May  morning;  bat  let  J;^righam 
or  any  one  ela^  in  the  establishment  oroan  her 
pitth,  and  the  bine  eyes  at  onoe  light  np  and  give 
evidence  of  a  coming  storm.    When  irritated 
and  Hroused,  she  denonnoee  the  whole  Mormon 
religion,  including  polygamy,  and  says,  "the 
whole  thing  is  a  humbug  and  may  go  to  the  devil 
for  all  she  cares."    Brighani,  though  a  stern  dis- 
ciplinarian, makes  good  his  escape,  at  such  times, 
and  the  'women' all  keep  at  a  respectful  distance. 
When  she  is  in  a  religious  mood,  which  is  sel- 
dom the  case,  she  says,  "I  don't  protess  to  know 
much,  but  there  is  one  thing  I  do  understand, 
and  Uiat  is  Mormonism.    Whenever  Brother 
Brigham,  (all  the  wives  call  him  Brother,)  goes 
Itehind  the  veil,  I  make  him  tell  me  what  he 
sees  and  hears  there.    I  mean  to  know  all  about 
it."    She  is  the  smartest  of  all  the  women.  She 
has  one  son  in  plurality,  named  Oscar.    He  is  a 
wild,  ugly  boy  and  curses  his  mother  ad  libUnm. 
Brigham   cared  nothing  for  this  woman    and 
avoids  her  as  much  as  possible. 


VUBTINO  WITH  THB  WITSB. 


t09 


ned  in  Utah 
very  tall,  hat 
on  and  sharp 
maoh  power 
nation, 
ihe  IB  as  calm 
let  l^righam 
>nt  orotB  her 
t  np  and  give 
[len  irritated 
tole  Mormon 
d  Bays,  ''the 
(o  to  the  devil 
;h  a  stern  dis- 
st  Btioh  times, 
>tfal  distance. 
,  which  is  sel- 
>te8s  to  know 
»  nnderstand, 
ever  Brother 
brother,)  goes 

me  what  he 
now  all  about 
I  women.  She 
icar.  He  is  a 
ler  ad  libitum. 

woman    and 


»^«i 


Luey  Bigelow  ia  of  middling  statnre,  has  dark 
brown  hair,  bine  eyea,  aqniline  nose  and  a  pretty 
month,  and  is  very  pleasant  and  affable.  She  is 
very  pretty  and  ladylike  in  the  ball  room,  but 
does  not  appear  to  so  good  advantage  in  the  nur- 
sery or  kitchen.  She  is  the  one  who  was  the  snb- 
jeot  of  a  well-torned  repartee  at  the  Anniversary 
ball  in  Salt  Lake  City,  on  the  S4th  of  July,  1868. 

Governor  Harding,  having  danced  with  sev- 
eral of  the  wives  of  *'Oovemor"  Tonng,  became 
somewhat  enthusiastic  and  extravagant  in  his 
compliments,  and  among  other  fine  sayings  he 
remarked  to  one>of  the  wives,  upon  leading 
her  on  to  the  floor,  *'The  President  has  introduced 
several  of  his  wives  to  me  as  'Mrs.  Young,'  'Mrs. 
Young,'  'Mrs.  Yonng.'  As  well  might  the  as- 
tronomer point  me  to  the  stars  of  heaven,  with- 
out giving  me  their  names."  "Gk>vemor,  I 
nnderstand  your  compliment  and  appreciate  it, 
The  name  of  this  purticular  star  ib  Lucy." 

She  has  but  little  influence  over  Brigham,aad 
he  seldom  visits  her. 

Twiss  has  sandy  hair,  inclined  to  curl,  round 
features,  blue  eyes,  low  forehead,  complexion 
fair,  fiuse  somewhat  freckled.  She  is  short  and 
stont.  This  woman  makes  a  good  servant  jmd 
is  always  ready  to  wait  on  her  lord  and  master. 
She  prepares  his  linen  and  is  content 


1^ 


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210 


▲DVXNTUBB8  IV  THB  WAS,  WMT. 


Martha  Bowker  is  low  in  ■tatare,  with  blabk 
hair  and  eyes.  She  is  very  quiet.  Is  plain  and 
sensible;  neither  showy  nor  interesting.  Very 
neat  in  dress,  very  ordinary  in  intellect  and  ac* 
qnirements.  6be  is  of  'few  words  and  rather 
qnick  tempered.  Very  little  inflnenoe  over  the 
Prophet 

Harriet  Barney  is  tall,  slender  and  graceful. 
She  has  hazel  eyes,  light  brown  hair,  mild,sweet 
expression  of  countenance,  and  is  indeed  a  lovely 
woman.  Her  character  i|  cu  beautiful  as  her  face, 
and  the  suffering  and  Korrcwing  always  find  a 
friend  in  her.  She  is  patiunt  and  forbearing,  and 
would  rather  suffer  wrong  than  do  wrong.  Her 
kind  and  sympathetic  nature  and  excellent  char- 
aoter,  place  her  far  above  all  the  other  inmates  of 
the  Harem. 

Believin«r  in  polygamy,  she  left  her  husband, 
and  beoau^')  one  of  the  plural  wives  of  the 
President  of  the  church  in  which  she  believed. 
She  loves,  with  all  the  intensity  of  her  nature, 
him  for  \rhom  she  has  sacrificed  everything.  Of 
course,  she  deeply  feels  hi<*  neglect,  but,  like  a 
true  woman,  complHiiiii  n<>t.  Having  sacrificed 
her  happiness  upon  the  altar  of  her  faith,  she 
continues  to  love,  to  endure  and  to  suffer. 

She  had  three  children  by  her  first  husband; 
none  sioooi 


»<ji4^tijin"i<filltiiiUr(#i»?»iti»-'i!ft"-^^^^ 


B  WSST. 

•e,  with  blaek 
I«  plain  «nd 
«8ting.  Very 
Celleot  snd  ae* 
•ds  and  rather 
lenoe  over  the 

and  graceful, 
ftir,  tnild,8weet 
indeed  a  lovely 
ifnl  as  her  face, 

always  find  a 
forbearing,  and 
o  wrong.  Her 
excellent  char- 
tther  inmates  of 

t  her  hnsbaad, 
[  wives  of  the 
h  she  believed. 
of  her  nature, 
tverything.  Of 
ect,  but,  like  a 
aving  sacrificed 
f  her  faith,  she 
to  suffer, 
r  first  husband; 


PLQBAL   WITIB. 


211 


The  parents  of  Elisa  Burgess  resided  in  Man- 
chester, EnglHiid.  and  came  to  Nanvoo  in 
the  early  day  a  of  Mormonism.  Soon  d'ter, 
they  both  died,  leaving  Eliza  an  orphan.  She 
waa  thrown  upon  the  cold  charities  of  the  world, 
and  Brother  Brigham,  ever  the  friend  of  youth 
and  beauty,  took  her  into  his  family.  She  served 
sdven  years  and  then  desired  to  marry  another. 
She  applied  to  Yuung  for  his  consent,  bat  the 
Propiiet  had  other  projects  inconsistent  in  their 
nature  with  the  proposed  marriage.  "Eliza,"  he 
said,  "you  Iihyo  been  so  long  in  the  family  that 
I  need  y«u.  I  wish  to  marry  you  myself.  Will 
you  not  be  my  wifel  Brother  8.  is  a  very  good  . 
man,  but  1  can  give  yon  a  great»}r  exaltation.  1 
can  make  you  a  queen."  This  argument  was 
oonoluiiive,  Eliza  gave  up  her  lover  and  married 
Brigham  Toung. 

In  person  Eliza  is  small,  with  large  dark  eyes, 
dark  hair  and  dark  complexion.  She  is  qnio|^ 
tempered  and  is  of  the  dass— English  servant 
girl.  She  is  the  only  one  of  the  Prophet's 
women  who  is  not  an  American.  She  has  several 
children. 

Ellen  Bockwood  is  of  medium  size,  slender, 
with  light  hair,  light  brown  eyes  and  lair  oom- 
piezion.  She  is  th^  daughter  of  the  warden  of 
the  penitentiMry,  who  is  a  regular  down  ewt 


.♦ti 


MiJkijh 


^18  AOVBHTUBM  IM  THB  FAR  WMT. 

Tankee.  Sllen  to  mther  qaiet,  e?«n  tompflrad, 
bat  quite  narrow  minded.  Her  health  it  poor 
and  she  upends  mofit  of  her  time  in  embroidery 
and  needlework.  She  has  no  ohildren  and  per 
eonseqnenoe,  very  little  influenoe  with  her  hns- 
band.  He  calls  npon  her  in  her  little  room,  abont 
onoe  in  six  months. 

Susan  Snivelj  is  a  middle  aged  woman,  of 
medium  sice,  dark  hair,  light  eyee,  dark  com- 
plexion and  expressionless  face;  the  plainest  of 
all  the  women.  She  is  good  and  kind  in  her 
nature,  qniet  and  retiring.  She  spins  and  colors 
yam,  and  is  a  good  housewife,  of  the  type— New 
England  farmer's  wife.  Having  no  ohildren,  she 
adds  nothing  to  the  kingdom  and  glory  of  her 
husband,  and  is  estimated  accordingly. 

Jemima  Angell  is  the  sister  of  Mary  Ann,  the 
UiwM  wife.  She  is  an  elderly  lady,  with  dark 
hair,  grey  eyes  and  pensive  conntenance.  Of  low 
stature,  but  quite  robust  Her  first  husband  died 
ont  of  the  church  and  she  is  merely  sealed  to 
Toung,  for  her  exaltation  in  another  state.  She 
lives  in  a  little  house  by  herself,  and  seldom  re- 
ceives a  visit  from  her  spiritual  husband. 

Margaret  Alley  is  short  and  small;  light  hair 
and  eyes,  raiher  lengthened  ftatures,  but  mild 
expression  of  countenance.  Being  much  nes^lec- 
ted  by  her  husband,  she  became  very  melancholy. 


HjliCFt!*«Ml  III  '111 I  » 


I  iLiw  I'f'i  "*tt 


Yf"^ '*•''' 


'':^'^f-\ 


AB  wm. 

«TMi  tvmperad, 
health  ii  poor ' 
in  embroidery 

lildren  and  per 
with  her  hns- 

ttlerooin,ebont 

aged  woman,  of 
tyetf  dark  oom- 

the  plainest  of 
and  kind  in  her 

■pins  and  colon 

'  the  type— New 

;noehildren,  she 

jid  glory  of  her 

dingly. 

f  Mary  Ann,  the 

lady,  with  dark 
itenanoe.  Of  low 
Irst  husband  died 
uerelT  sealed  to 
other  state.  She 
'f  and  seldom  re- 

hnsband. 
small;  light  hair 
atnres,  bat  mild 
ng  mnoh  ne<g;leo- 
▼ery  melanoholy« 


'"''A 


▼ILATV  OOLl. 


She  died  in  1868,  leering  two  children. 

Margaret  Pierce  is  of  medinm  height,  light 
hair,  and  bine  eyes,  sharp  nose  and  very  variable 
in  temper.  She  has  sereral  children,  but  not 
mnoh  ihflnence  with  her  hnsband. 

Mrs.  Hampton  is  rery  tall  and  noble  in  ap- 
pearance, has  round  features,  large,  Instrons  eyes, 
dark  hair  and  fkir  complexion.  She  was  early 
married  to  Mr.  Uampton,  by  whom  she  had  six 
children.  They  remored  to  Nanroo,  where 
Hampton  died.    Mrs.  Hampton  was  afterward 

sealed  to  Tonng. 

When  the  Mormons  were  driven  firom  Nanroo, 
Mrs.  Hampton  was  for  some  reason  left  behind. 
She  then  married  a  Mr.  Oole,  by  whom  she  had 
one  daughter,  named  Vilate.  When  this  child 
was  about  four  years  old,  Oole  went  to  Califor- 
nia. Tonng  then  sent  for  Mrs  .Hvmpton  to  come 
and  lire  with  him.  She  obeyed,  and  became  a 
second  time  one  of  his  plnral  wires.  Dnring 
tliistime  Oole  wrote  letters  frequently  and  sent 
her  his  likeness. 

About  this  time,  Feramons  Little,  one  of 
Young's  nephews,  married  Julia  Hampton,  the 
daughter  of  Mrs.  H.  and  half  sister  to  Yilate 
Oole.  Mrs.  Hampton  lired  at  the  Harem  about 
eight  yean  and  superintended  the  culinary  de- 
partment Somemianndentandingharingarisen 


.^i»iii  pii.iijp«liiiiiiii^:.i||ifppi'aymf»i!}J'V"li^''^.'.'  .;,,'■   •Jl't'-F'^ 


214 


ADVSNTUBES   IN  THB  FAB  WBST. 


(>■ 


v.' 


)k 


between  her  and  the  Prophet,  he  again  oast  her 
off.  It  is  said  that  she  was  nnwilling  to  be  seal- 
ed over  the  altar  tor  eternity  to  Tonng,  preferring 
her  first  husband  in  the  eternal  world. 

y  ilate  is  now  about  fourteen  years  old,  beantifnl 
and  accomplished..  She  and  Brigham  Ueber 
were  eugtiged  to  be  married,  but  his  father  dis- 
approved the  match  and  laid  a  plan  to  defeat  it. 
In  the  fall  of  1863,  Feramorz  Little  sent  for 
Yilate  to  eome  down  to  the  city,  and  proposed 
to  have  her  ;>oard  with  him  and  attend  school. 
His  real  obj^.;;  was  to  secure  her  for  his  fourth 
wife  and  at  the  same  time  prevent  her  mai'rying 
the  son  of  the  President.  During  all  this  time 
the  girl  frequently  inqnired,  with  much  anxiety, 
about  her  father. 

In  1863,  Oole  enlisted  in  the  2d  Regiment  of 
Infantry,  Nevada  Volunteers,  and  came  to  Salt 
Lake  City  expressly  for  the  purpose  of  finding 
his  daughter.  After  much  inquiry,  he  ascertaintsd 
where  his  wife  and  child  were  living  and  wrote 
a  letter  to  Yilate.  The  mother  received  the 
letter,  read  it  and  pnt  it  into  the  fire.  Thns  the 
matter  rested,  until  Yilate  came  into  the  city. 
One  day  she  said  to  her  sister  Julia,  (Mrs.  Little,) 
"Would  it  not  be  strange  if  my  father  was 
among  the  soldiers f  Said  Julia, ''He  is.  Didn't 
you  know  itt  Nephi  told  me  all  about  it.*'  This 


li^(^ 


"JiMiiiiiiT^^''"''^' 


ilLtlt!-''T    "     '^^'~>^^^'^^^'"*^^■ 


rari^nri.hii 


U- 


r^'ri 


"H"  'vjif^y''-'*  "  '^'y." 


'^'^^ 


B  WKST. 

gain  cast  her 
ing  to  be  seal- 
ng,  preferring 
rid. 

)old,beantifnl 
igham  Ueber 
tig  father  dis* 
m  to  deteat  it. 
jittle  sent  for 
and  proposed 
attend  school, 
for  his  ibnrth 
her  maiTjing 
;all  this  time 
much  anxiety, 

Begiment  of 

came  to  Salt 

ose  of  finding 

.he  ascertained 

ing  and  wrote 

received  the 

ire.    Thus  the 

into  the  city. 

U  (Mrs.  Little,) 

ly  father  was 

^Heis.  Didn't 

ibout  it."  This 


FATHSB  AND  DAUOHTBE. 


216 


gave  her  new  courage,  and  thenceforth  she  made 
every  effort  to  see  her  lather.    For  some  time 
Bhe  was  closely  watched  and  Cole,  who  had  found 
where  she  was,  was  denied  admission  to  her;  but 
the  girl's  resolution  remaining  firm,  Little  fear- 
ing  she  would  leave  him,  finally  permitted  «n 
interview.    The  happy  meeting  of  the  tather 
with  his  only  child,  after  an  absence  of  eleven 
years,  who  shall  describe?    Cole  still  remains  in 
gtah,  devoted  to  his  daughter,  whom  he  visits 
frequently,  and  is  not  without  hope  of  getting 
her  away  from  her  unfortunate  associations.  -Die 
task  is  a  delicate  and  diflicult  one,  and  w  his 
efforts  to  accomplish  it  he  has  the  sympathy  of 

every  father.  > 

Mary  Bigelow  was  sealed  to  Young  at  "Wml» 
Quarters,"  and  came  on  with  him  to  Utah.  Af- 
ter  a  time  she  left  the  Karera,  and  what  became 
of  her  is  unknown. 

FJiOXT  WOMMN. 

This  is  a  common  term  in  Utah,  atid  signiflei . 
that  a  woman  is  married  to  one  man  for  «time,» 
and  sealed  to  another  for  eternity. 

AU  her  children  belong  to  the  man  to  whom 
she  is  sealed,  no  matter  which  may  be  their  fa- 
ther,  or  whether  the  mother  ever  married  the  ee- 
lestiLl  husband  in  "time."    This  is  a  refinement 
upon  the  Jewish  doctrine,  whidj  required  arnan 


ADVSNTUBXB  IH  THB  FAB  WX6T. 


to  ''raise  np  children  to  his  dead  brother." 

Of  this  class  of  women  Brigham  Yovn^  has 
foar,  all  of  whom,  while  they  live' with  him  for 
"time,"  are  sealed  to  Joseph  Smith  for  etemily, 
and  to  Joseph  must  they  be  delivered  over,  wiUi 
their  children,  in  the  first  resurrection. 

Miss  Eliza  Boxy  Snow  ie  of  middling  stature, 
dark  hair,  well  silvered  with  gray;  dark  eyes, 
noble,  intelligent  countenance  and  quiet,  digni- 
fied manner.  She  is  the  most  intellectual  of  the 
women. 

Her  literary  taste  and  acquirements  are  good, 
and  she  has  composed  some  very  creditable 
hymns  for  the  church  of  which  she  is  a  consoi- 
entions  and  devoted  member.  A  volume  of  her 
poems  has  also  been  published,  some  of  which 
evince  genius  of  a  high  order. 

She  is  quite  exclusive  in  her  tastes  and  assoei- 
ates  but  little  with  the  women.  She  occupies  a 
small  room  on  the  third  uoo;  oi  the  Harem, 
about  twelve  by  fifteen  feet  in  frise.  A  neat  carpet 
oovers  the  fioor;  a  common  bedstead  occupies  one 
comer.  There  are  some  oak  chairs  gnuned,  with 
crochet  covers,  white  window-curtains  and  bed- 
spread, her  "own  handiwork."  Behind  the  door 
is  a  neat  little  wardrobe.  On  a  shelf  over  the 
window  stands  a  vase  of  artificial  flowlsn.  A 
stand,  covered  with  books,  usually  ooeapiet  the 


t'^  iiTT  •''—•^^' 


*^j»ae^^  i^JtmwafVter^^r'^i-yv^  • 


WS6T. 

other." 
I  YovD^  has 
nih  him  for 
for  eternity, 
9d  over,  with 
Ion. 

lling  stature, 
'\  dark  eyes, 
qniet,  digni- 
[ectnal  of  the 

ntsare  good, 
y  creditable 
is  a  consoi- 
olume  of  her 
me  of  which 

Mandassoei- 
e  oocnpies  a 

the  Harem, 
1  neat  carpet 
ocenpies  one 
grained,  with 
ina  and  bed- 
lind  the  door 
lelf  o?«r  the 

flowtoa.  A 
ooeapiea  the 


'" ! ' '■  V '  "^  'T  '^!  *"*  ^""  ''  '^"' '  ^ '  |l  .^  "?  y . 


THB  8WBBT  BINOaB. 


mf^^^mm^mimfm 


217 


OMitre  of  the  room,  and  these  articles,  with  « 
neat  llttie  stove,  make  np  the  famitnre. 

This  is  the  home  of  "the  sweet  singer  of  Israel."  . 
She  has  cast  the  diarm  of  her  genius  oyer  the 
rude  materials,  and  there  is  an  air  of  comfort, 
neatness  and  refinement  abont  her  little  sanctum 
which  is  not  apparent  in  any  other  portion  of  the 
house.  Here  she  receives  and  entertains  her 
company.  She  occupies  her  time  chiefly  in  writ- 
ing, and  in  needle  work.  She  is  highly  respected 
by  the  family,  who  call  her  "one  of  the  nobles  of 
the  earth."  When  tired  of  writing  and  stndy, 
she  walks  out  and  visits  her  iriends.  If  any  one 
is  sick  in  the  house  she  looks  atlter  the  invalid 
and  shows  every  kindness  and  attention.  She 
soothes  the  afflicted  and  care)  tor  tiie  infirm  and 
aged.  She  and  Zina  D.  Huntington  are  the  most 
lady  like  and  accomplished  of  the  wives. 

The  following  verses,  written  by  Eliza  R.  Snow 
will  show  her  style,  as  well  as  the  religious  fer- 
vor and  fanaticism  for  which  she  is  r  markable. 

For  the  Detent  Nem. 
"Th$Ladii»ofUtah,totkeLadiuilfth$Umlteda(atee 
Oon^,  «i  ChMMif  iwarfMttto  Mcrnkm. 
ms  MUBk  B.  wow. 
mtj  an  700  In  tbeae  moiuitaiiis, 

BqpoMd  to  frosts  sod  anowtt 
War  from  your  sheltering  hoaMi^ 
Frma  oonf art  anil  x«patet 


^1 


■  ■f-^Svm'>.^-n'^^~-Ki'^j:^:^>  :.• 


v^^^^mmm 


•-fiiH^*'-.  T?i>^a»T 


w^BffmfsB 


i»E.yji  w  i\'\!9fs'W'rms.4 '.'  ■i-'iWjJP 


ADVKNTURK8  IM  THB  VAB  WIST. 

Hu  crael  persecution,         •  - 

With  nnnlenting  hand, 
Thrust  you  from  home  and  kindred, 
And  from  your  native  land  T 

Have  you  been  robbed  and  phudnad, 

Till  you  are  pennilesa, 
And  then  in  destitution 

Driren  to  tiie  Wildemets? 

No,  no;  yon'TO  Joined  a  cmiada 

Against  the  peace  of  thoae 
Driven  to  these  distant  Talleyi 

By  cruel,  murderooa  foot. 

Amiil  the  dreary  desert, 
Where  bideoos  red  men  roam; 

Where  beasu  of  i>rey  were  bowling, 
We've  made  ourselyea  a  home. 

Can  woman's  heart  be  callous, 
And  made  of  flint  and  steel  t 

Perhaps  you'll  learn  to  pity, 
When  you  are  made  to>W. 

Bbonid  sickness  prey  upon  yon, 

And  children  ciy  for  bread, 
With  bitter  self-reproaches 

Too'll  rue  the  path  you  tread. 

We  love  with  purest  feelings, 
Our  husbands,  children,  f)rlendai 

We've  learned  to  price  the  bkaaiii^ 
Which  God  in  men^  aends. 

We  have  the  ancient  order 

To  us  by  prophets  given. 
And  here  we  have  the  pattan 

At  ttinga  eziat  in  heaven, 


;  WS8T. 


rling, 


1. 


iidsi 


ti^;^iA&&ii££^ 


jiiiiM>-;j n  . iiiii..'i' ^.^il5i  ■  |y.-i<..,";i'*'''^i't  ■-^..?|S'i7-.''    ',.WHPy''T"*?y»W!y»<«!;'wy>m 


MORB- PLURAL    WIVES.  2W 

We'd  fain  from  haman-snflfering 

Each  barbed  arrow  dmw, 
But  yet  Bclf-presetvalion 

I»  God's  and  Nature'a  l»w, 

Tbe  Bcripturea  are  fnlfllling, 

The  spoiler's  being  spoiled; 
All  Satan's  fonl  devices 

'Gainst  Zlon  will  bo  foiled. 

grtat  Bilt  Uke  OUy,  Oct.  13,  1*^57." 

Zina  D.  Huntingdon  Jacoba  is  of  large  form 
well  proportioned,  high  forehead,  with  light  hair 
and  eyea.  She  ia  of  a  melancholy  temperament, 
as  is  plainly  indicated  by  the  q^prfession  of  her 
countenance.  She  has  three  children  and-  has 
charge  of  the  children  of  Clara  Chase. 

Zina  haa  some  literary  ability,  and  sometimea 
writes  poetry.  She  has  a  special  pffice  in  the 
tamily  which  is  to  act  as  governess  lor  all  the 
young  ladies,  a6companying  them  in  their  atten- 
dance  to  singing  schools  and  other  public  places. 
Zina  came  to  Utah  with  her  husband,  Dr.  Jacobs. 
Young  became  attached  to  her,  sent  the  Doctor 
on  a  mission,  and  in  his  absence  appropriated  to 
himself  the  wife  and  children.  Dr.  Jacobs  u 
still  in  California,  and  is  an  "apostate."  Zma 
stands  in  great  awe  of  Brigham,  who  treats  her 
with  marked  coldness  and  neglect 

Amelia  Partridge  is  rather  tall,  with  a  fine 
form,  black  hair,  dark  eyes,  dark  oomplexion, 


fur  »V-*  •a  * 


r  if'-. : 


.  a  '^ 


1111.31'iJ.    .Ml  J      I 


280 


ADYXNTUBna  IN  THB  FAB  WIST. 


■weet  expression  of  oountenaaoo,  md  very  mild 
and  amiable  in  disposition.  She  and  her  sister 
Eliza  had  been  servants  in  the  fiunily  of  Joseph 
Smith,  in  Nanvoo. 

Amelia  has  four  children,  to  whom  she  is  de- 
votedly attached.  She  is  a  kind  and  gentle 
mother,  patient  and  forgiving,  one  of  the  excel- 
lent onea  of  earth.  She  takes  bnt  little  interest 
in  fiunily  matters,  ontside  of  the  eirole  of  her 
own  children. 

Mxa.  Angnsta  Oebb  is  a  native  of  Massachn- 
setts,  and  formerly  resided  in  Bofton.  She  is  a 
Urge,  fine-looking'person,  dark  ikr,  gray  eyea 
and  dear  complexion.  She  is  very  stylish  in 
appearance  and  of  dignified  demeanor.  She  was 
converted  to  Mormonism  at  Boston,  fifteen  years 
ago,  left  her  husband  and  a  very  interesting 
family  of  children,  and  with  one  little  girl, 
Oharlotte,  came  to  Utah  and  took  np  her  residence 
V  at  the  Harem,  as  a  ploral  wife  of  Brigham  Young. 

8he  is  high  spirited  and  imperious.  She  once 
returned  to  her  fiunily  in  Boston  and  ranained 
two  years,  but  was  too  deeply  involved  in  the 
meshes  of  Mormonism  to  be  satisfied  away 
from  Zion,  and  again  returned  to  Salt  Lake.-  Bhe 
now  live»  in  a  neat  little  oottage  near  ^e  lion 
Honse  and  ia  supported  by  Touna^.  Her  son, 
James  Oobb,  after  finishing  his  course  of  study 


te.- 


ftaiiiW'-^'WU'  .*'ii»iii-^"'W' 


KJfoiiftfW*'"*^''!''*'"' 


'■■'^^^- 


*"^'W^m 


|,imi  |i  I  1 41  i""!J4i 


wasT. 

id  very  mild 
id  her  sister 
ly  of  JoflepBi 

m  she  is  de- 
sod  gentle 
of  the  exoel- 
ittle  interest 
drole  of  her 

>f  Massscha- 
on.  She  is  a 
Ir.  g»y  eyes 
ry  stylish  in 
or.  She  was 
,  fifteen  years 
f  interesting 
e  little  girl, 
her  residence 
gham  Tonng. 
Bs.  Sheonoe 
md  remained 
irolved  in  the 
Itisfied  away 
bjt  Lake.  She 
tear  U^e  lion 
it(.  Her  son, 
arse  of  study 


OLiJU  OHABB. 


821 


in  the  East,  oame  to  Salt  Lake,  and  after  some 
years,  through  the  infinenoe  of  bis  mother,  joined 
the  ohnrcfa.  Previous  to  becoming  a  Itormon, 
he  expressed  much  anxiety  about  his  mother  and 
sister  Obarlotte,  now  an  interesting  young  lady, 
and  used  many  arguments  and  entreaties  to  in- 
duce them  to  leave,  but  finally  himself  yielded 
to  the  sednotive  infinenoes  which  surrounded 

him. 

Mrs.  Smith  is  an  elderly  woman  who  admired 
Brother  Bngham  very  much  and  desired  to  be 
sealed  to  him,  to  insure  her  salvation.  Yonng 
did  not  reciprocate  her  sentiments  toward  him, 
but  compromised  the  matter  by  sealing  her  to 
Joseph  Smith  for  eternity,  and  to  himself  for 
time.  After  this  ceremony  had  been  performed, 
he  oommitted  her  to  the  care  of  the  Bishop  of 
iho  ward  directing  him  to  support  her. 

There  are  many  of  this  class  of  women  in  the 
Territory. 

Okni  Chase  was  of  medium  height,  dark  hair 
and  eyes,  rather  sullen  expression  of  countenance, 
low  forehead  and  features  indicative  of  deep-seat- 
ed melancholy.  When  Young  married  her,  he 
treated  her  with  marked  consideration.  He 
assigned  to  her  an  elegant  apartment  in  whidi 
hung  the  only  oil  painting  of  himself.  She  from 
the  first  distrusted  the  principle  of  polygamy, 


pfFpn 


mmi'v 


si% 


ADVXHTUBBS  W  TH»  FAB  WKiT. 

Rud  had  many  miBglvings  of  conecience  in  regard 
to  her  aoarse  in  marrying  the  Prophet.  j 

For  a  time  she  lived  in  this  way,  in  a  strait 
between  two  opinions.  When  her  hnsband 
treated  her  kindly,  she  tried  to  be  happy,  but 
when  he  was  cold  and  unfeeling  toward  her,  she 
was  driven  well-nigh  to  desperation,  in  the 
mean  time  she  had  four  children,  two  of  whom 
are  now  living.  They  are  bright  and  intelligent 
girls,  fourteen  and  sixteen  years  of  age. 

As  she  approached  her  fourth  confinement 
her  fits  of  remorse  became  more  frequent  and 
more  terrible.    She  repreached  herself  u  ith  hav- 
ing committed,   the    unpardonable   sin.      Her 
condition  was  truly  pitiable.  During  her  fiickness 
firigham  treated  her  with  so  much  wldness  and 
neglect  that  she  became  actually  insane  and  raved 
incessantly,  -"Oh,  I  have  committed  the  unpar- 
dunable  sinl  Oh,  warn  my  poor  children  not  to 
follow  my  bad  example.    I  am  going  to  hell. 
Brigham  has  caused  it.    Oh!  do  not  any  ot  yo»i 
go  into  polygamy.    It  will  curse  yoo  and  damn 
your  souls  "eternally."    When  her  husband  ap- 
1,  she  cursed  him  as  the  author  of  her 

destruction. 

The  "President"  and  his  two  "counsellors" 
♦•laid  hands"  on  her,  but  all  of  no  avail.  Dr. 
Sprague,  the  family  physician,  was  sent  for-,  but 


i:&  itfT^''^^-^-'^' '  ,»..rt..t. 


(,,iii^tf-'^"^Wr'  ,11'ri^— *'■" 


I,  «,j»^  w^ 


Kf 


lR  wxst. 

enoe  in  regard 
ph«t. 
,  in  a  strait 

her  hnsband 
be  happy,  but 
>ward  her,  she 
Ktion.    Jn  the 

two  of  whom 
and  intelligent 
f  age. 

\h  ooriiinemeBt 
i  freqnent  and 
TBelf  svithhav- 
>le  Bin.  Her 
ingherdcknesa 
>h  (•x>ldne8B  and 
DBane  iind  raved 
tted  the  anpar. 
shildren  not  to 

going  to  hell, 
not  any  ot  you 
yoQ  and  damn 
Br  hnaband  ap- 
)  a'athor  of  her 

0  "coonBellora" 

no  avail.    Dr. 

9»  Bent  forj  bnt 


Tj;;t^-'.^y,i?^^'7;T^i!awqi'fj<!jl!gwMw^  ""■■??  ■■"■'"  ^V"  >"  '  P'.["rT.r'i    i.  ",  vw^'WHa 


▲  a^TXKo  MAiriAa 


t28 


her  poor  wrecked  Bpirit  wonld  no  longer  abide 
where  it  had  suffered  so  much,  and  she  died  a 
raring  maniac. 

Amelia  B'olaom  is  a  native  of  PortBoiontb,  N. 
H.  She  is  tall  and  well  formed,  with  light  hair, 
grey  eyes  and  regular  features  She  is  quite 
pale,  owing^to  ill  health.  Has  but  little  refine- 
ment of  manner.  When  at  the  theatre,  sitting 
in  the  King's  box,  with  her  hnsband,  the 
ubserved  of  all  obsei  vers,  she  may  be  seen  eating 
apples,  throwing  the  skins  about,  chatting  with 
Brigham  and  occasionally  levelling  her  glass  at 
soiiio  one  in  the  assembly. 

She  plays  and  sings,  bnt  with  indifferent  skill, 
an<l  taste.  She  was,  fur  a  long  time,  unwilling 
to  marry  the  President,  but  he  continued  his 
suit  with  a  pertinacity  worthy  ot  a  better  cause, 
and  by  repeated  promises  of  advancement  made 
to  herself  and  her  parents,  finally  succeeded. 
For  several  months  he  had  urged  his  suit,  during 
which  time  his  carriage  might  be  seen,  almost 
any  day,  standing  at  her  father's  door,  for  hours 
at  a  time.  He  told  her  she  was  created  express- 
ly for  himself  and  could  marry  no  one  else  on 
pk\n  qf  everlasting  destruction.  She  pleaded, 
protested  and  wept,  but  he  persevered,  and  at 
length,  when  all  other  arguments  failed,  he  told 
\m  he  had  received  a  special  revelation  from 


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▲OVBIITUBM  IH  TBB  VAB  WMT. 


B^'. 


UeaTen  on  the  robjeet  She  had  elwajs  believed 
in  Mormonism,  and  had  been  taught  to  have 
faith  in  raveUtion.  "Amelia,"  he  Mid,  •'yon 
innat  be  my  wife;  Gk>d  has  revealed  it  to  me. 
Ton  oannot  be  laved  by  any  one  else.  If  yon 
marry  me  I  will  save  yon  and  exalt  you  to  be 
a  queen  in  the  eeleatial  world,  but  if  you  reftiae, 
you  will  be  destroyed,  both  aonl  and  body* 

The  poor  girl  believed  thia  helliih  impostor, 
and  yielding  to  his  wiihea,  beoame  his  wife.  For 
several  months  after  her  marriage,  Amelia  was 
sad  and  dcrjeeted,  but  of  late  she  has  rallied  and 
now  appears  the  gayest  of  the  gay.  This  mar- 
riage took  place  on  the  89th  of  January,  1868, 
more  than  six  months  after  the  passage  by 
Congress  of  the  anti-polygamy  law,  and  was 
public  and  notorious.  Here  was  perpetrated,  in 
one  act,  the  double  crime  of  destroying  forever 
the  happiness  of  a  young  lady  and  setting  before 
his  people  the  example  of  an  open  violation  of 
the  law  of  the  land.  Yet  for  both  crimes  he 
goes  unpunished  and  continues  to  sit  in  his  chair 
of  state,  clothed  in  authority  and  power,  not  only 
the  wonder,  but  the  admiration,  of  thousands 
outside  of  the  Mormon  church! 

Amelia  is  evidently  living  under  oonstndnt 
and  acting  an  assumed  character.  She  is  playing 
the  f»2s  of  a  happy  wife,  with  a  breaking  heart 


.Ji^^iijiMJui.^ 


'  I 


IB  WMT. 

ilwftp  beliefsd 
tanght  to  hftve 

he  Mid,  '<7oa 
Mled  it  to  me. 
e  elie.  If  you 
sijt  yon  to  be 
t  if  yon  refine, 
lodbody* 
lUish  itnpoeter. 
le  his  wife.  For 
1^,  Amelia  wu 
has  rallied  aud 
ay.  Thie  mar- 
January,  1868, 
be   paaaage  by 

law,  and  was 
I  perpetrated,  in 
itroying  forever 
id  Betting  befora 
ten  violation  of 
both  erimea  he 
oiitinhisohair 
power,  not  only 
n,  of  tiioutands 

tnder  eonstraint 
.  She  is  playing 
breakiag  heart 


■;^i»f>'i"f  j  w* 


10    III    III  i|>iiii^  I 


▲MSLIA. 


925 


At  the  time  of  her  marriage,  her  heart  had  been 
li^ven  to  another,  to  whom  she  should  have  been 
married.  Tliat  she  compromised  her  character, 
in  marrying  Yonng  under  the  oironmstar.oes,  is 
a  fact  too  notorious  to  be  concealed,  and  this 
connection  has  bronght  mora  odium  upon  polrg- 
amy  than  any  the  President  ever  formed. 

Neverthelese,  Amelia  standn  the  recognised 
Queen  of  the  Harem.  She  leads  the  fiubion, 
and  is  the  model  woman  for  the  saints.  Thun- 
»ands  bow  low  as  she  passes,  and  think  themselves 
happy  to  receive  her  passing  recognition.  8he 
is  now  a  qneen  and  is  to  be  a  goddess  in  the 
celestial  world.  The  new  wife  sometimes  becomes 
restive  and  iuipAtient,  and  treats  her  licge  lord 
rather  shHbbily.  She  is  at  timea  notional  and 
imperions  and  somewhat  coquettish,  to  all  of 
which  her  husband  submits  with  good  grace  for 
the  present  aud  pets  her  as  a  child. 

The  Bee  Hive  House,  formerly  occupied  by 
Mrs.  Young  and  her  family,  has  been  vacated  tor 
Amelia.  Servants  are  at  her  disposal  and  her 
establishment  is  extensive  and  imposing. 

Brigham  spends  much  of  his  time  with  his 
new  witb  and  often  dines  with  her.  One  evening 
a  friend  waa  taking  tea  with  the  newly-married 
couple.  Amelia  behaved  quite  naughtily  toward 
her  lord.    After  tea  waa  finished,  they  renaained 


ADTXVTUBX8  19  THC  FAB  WX8T. 


at  th«  table,  eating  nnts  and  confeotioneriet. 
Amelia  threw  lier  Bholh  throngli  an  open  win- 
dow,  on  the  other  side  of  the  room.  Herhuiband 
•aid,  "Amelia,  don't  do  that;  pnt  yonr  shell*  by 
your  plate."  "I  ihan't  do  it  ,"  replied  the  fair 
one;  "I'll  tlirow  them  where  I  pleflse."  Young 
was  silent  for  a  time,  but  became  so  annoyed 
that  he  ayain  said,  "Amelia,  I  wish  you  would'nt 
do  that  any  more."  "I  don't  care,"  replied  the 
iponso  pettishly,  "I'll  throw  the  shells  where  I 
please,  and  I'll  do  as  I  ])lease,  and  yon  may  help 
yourself."  And  pulling  her  guest  by  the  dress, 
she  said;  "Come,  let's  go  up  stairs  and  let  htm 
grunt  it  out." 

Tl»e  theatre  was  dedicated  by  prayer  and  a 
grand  ball.    This  was  in  the  winter  of  1862-68. 
Brigham  liul  off  in  the  dance  with  Amelia,  and 
all  was  ttmiles  and  sunshine.    On  another  occa- 
sion, he  honored  another  one  of  the  women  with 
his  hand  for  the  first  cotillion.  This  so  displeased 
Amelia,  that  she  refused  to  dance  with' him  at 
alL    He  coaxed,  she  shrugged  her  shoulders,  and 
shook  her  head.    It  was  only  after  much  conde- 
Boension  and  solicitation  on  his  part,  that  she  so 
far  granted  him  forgiveness  as  to  consent  to  dance 
with  him.    This  gay  Lothario  of  sixty-three  then 
led  fdrth  his  blushing  mistress,  and  "all  went 
merry  aa  a  marriage  bell." 


jji\iijQfcyiMiiil:'"«''  i"  '  '•  ''''•^''■'- "^- 


B  WBST. 


AMBLIA*S  LOVBBS. 


227 


mfeotioneriM. 
an  op«n  win- 
Herhuiband 
fonr  shcUtf  by 
eplied  the  fair 
i«8e."  Young 
110  ao  annoyed 
byonwould'nt 
I,"  replied  the 
ihella  where  I 
I  yon  may  lielp 
t  by  the  drees, 
B  and  let  him 

prayer  and  a 
ber  of  1862-63. 
Ii  Amelia,  and 

another  ooca- 
[le  women  with 
lis  so  displeased 
:e  with' him  at 
r  shoulders,  and 
9r  much  conde- 
tart,  that  she  so 
lonscut  to  dance 
iixty- three  then 
s,  and  "all  went 


Amelia  has  love^^*  atill,  for  cue  of  whom  she 
entertains  conBidcruble  leeliii|?.  Ho  was  uent  to 
"Dixie,"  the  cotton  country,  in  Suutliern  Utah, 
uii  a  niitsion.  He  soon  retniiied,  Ijowever,  to 
Salt  LaU  City,  and  caused  Brigham  a  good  deal 
of  anxiety. 

Amelia  is  tyrannical,  and  rules  the  women  of 
the  Harem  with  n  strong  hand.  Tliey  may  rave, 
repine,  or  "cry  their  eyes  out,"  but  so  lonpf  as 
Amelia  is  Queen  ot  Brigliam's  heart,  it  will  do 
no  good. 

Mrs.  Emeline  Free  Young  has  been  very  mel- 
ancholy since  Brigham  married  Amelia. 

When  the  Prophet  "took"  Amelia,  poor  Eme- 
line was  heart-broken.  She  was  taken  very  sick 
and  her  life  was,  for  a  long  time  des|)airedof. 

From  her  "sisters"  she  recei  ved  no  sympathy. 
The  bitter  cup  which  they  had  been  obliged  to 
drink,  was  now  commended  to  her  own  lips. 

From  the  confiding  and  happy  wife,  she  has  be- 
come the  rejected  and  suffering  mistress,  and 
m  ust  now  drag  out  the  remainder  of  her  days, 
a  faded,  cast  off  woman.  And  Amelia,  what  of 
herl  She  too,  will  soon  take  her  place  by  the 
side  of  Emeline,  and  other  and  younger  women 
take  the  place  she  now  occupies,  and  in  their  or- 
der be  cast  off,  to  suffer  with  her. 

"In  fact,"  said  my  friend  **all  the  women  are 


W^J^^yjjJQOj^MiMwa^lii'-^ 


frmm^MH^mm 


22S 


ADVKNTURES  IN  THK  FAR  WS8T. 


miserable  and  unhappy.  It  is- a  common  remark 
in  reply  to  the  nsual  salatatioD,  "Oh,  I've  got  the 
bines  to-day." 

Will,  not  Amelia  soon  begin  to  lose  her  infln- 
cnce  over  the  Prophet  and  he  be  seeking  ^*other 
worlds  to  conquer,"  I  said  to  my  friend? 

She  laughingly  said,— "Oh,  then  you  hav'nt 
heard  the  latest  news.  Brother  Brigham  is  pay. 
in;,'  very  particular  attention  to  a  charming  lady 
whom  you  know, — Miss  Selima  Ursenbach." 

How  does  the  haughty  Amelia  like  Ihatt 

"Oh,  she  is  very  much  depressed,  but  she  is  so 
proud  and  unfeeling  that  nobody  is  ir(.»rry  for  her. 
Would  yon  like  to  hear  Miss  Ursen  bach's  histo- 
ry ?"  Most  assnredly,  I  replied,  and  she  went  i>n : 
"Miss  Selima  Ursenbach  is  a  native  of  Geneva, 
Switzerland,  and  with  her  parents  and  brother 
came  to  Utah  in  the  fall  of  1862.  She  is  an  ac- 
complished musician,  and  at  once  became  a 
favorite  with  the  Mormons.  Several  concerts 
were  given,  at  which  she  figured  &b prima  donna^ 
and  although  she  sang  in  French,  the  melody  of 
her  voice  and  the  artistic  character  of  her  music 
gained  for  her  an  established  reputation. 

Brigham  heard  and  was  delighted.  Her  voice 
was  music  to  his  ravished  ear,  and  for  the  thirtieth 
time,  the  little  god  let  slip  his  arrow,  and 
launched  it  into  the  Prophet's  heart 


'  lllMi    -  •-' ">-'■-' 


^aA  *•: 


i..j:Jii^tiiki&tii^l^^^^ 


WX8T. 

mon  remark 
I've  got  the 

Be  her  infln- 
king  "other 
eudt 

1  you  hav'nt 
(ham  is  pay. 
arming  lady 
en  bach." 
e Ihatt 
but  ehe  is  so 
torrv  for  her. 
bacU's  hibto- 
she  went  on : 
e  of  Geneva, 
and  brother 
She  is  an  ac- 
e  became    a 
jral  concerts 
mma  donna^ 
le  melodv  of 
of  her  music 
ition.        . 
I.    Her  voice 
'  the  thirtieth 
arrow,    and 


jTALLIMa  IN  LOTS. 


m 


Says  a  celebrated  writer: 

"Now  there  are  varions  ways  of  getting  in  love.  A  man 
faUs  in  love  Jast  as  he  falls  down  atairs.  It  is  an  accident 
But  when  he  runs  in  love,  it  is  as  when  he  runs  la  debt:  it 
is  done  knowingly,  intentionally  and  very  often  rashly  and 
foolishly,  even  if  not  ridiculously,  miserably  and  ruinously. 
"The  rarcat  and  happiest  marriages  are  between  tboee  who 
have  grown  in  love.  Take  the  description  of  such  a  love 
in  its  rise  and  progress,  ye  thousands  and  tens  of  thousands 
who  have  what  is  called  a  taste  for  poetry.  Take  it  in  the 
swe'*;  words  of  one  of  the  sweetest  and  tcuderest  of  Eng- 
lish poets,  and  then  say  whether  this  la  not  the  way  that 
leads  to  liappiness  and  bliss. 

**  'Ah!  I  remember  well  [and  how  can  I 

But  evermore  remember  weU]  when  first 

Our  flame  b^;an;  when  aoarce  we  knew  whatwaa 

The  flame  we  felt.    When  as  we  sat  aud  sighed. 

And  looked  upon  each  other,  and  conceived 

Not  what  we  ailed,— yet  something  we  did  ail ; 

And  yet  were  well,  and  yet  we  were  not  well; 

And  what  was  our  disease,  we  could  not  telL 

Then  would  we  kisB,  then  sign,  then  look;  and  thus, 

In  that  first  garden  ef  our  simpleness, 

We  spent  our  childhood.    But  when  years  began 

To  reap  the  fruit  of  knowledge,  ah,  tbea 

Would  she  with  graver  looks,  with  sweet,  stem  brow. 

Check  my  presumption,  and  my  forwardness; 

Tet  still  would  give  me  flowers.  Mill  would  me  show 

What  she  would  have  me,  yet  not  have  me  know." 

-  Is  it  possible  I  iaid  that  a  man  past  60,  could 
become  so  infatuated  with  a  yonng  girl  as  Brii;- 
ham  is  said  to  have  been  with  8elima? 
*<Ob,  yes,"  replied  my  friend  "it  has  been  the 


■:.i!^%i^tm 


■aMteMMNM 


M!J^jU■Ju^l^,  ji ,  I  j._,  i|p^,i_u  ji  iii^.w^H!;tiy^i|p^jJ 


230         ADVENTUBBS  IN  THE  FAR  WX8T. 


m 


SJi- 


talk  of  the  ohnrch  for  several  months.  Many  of 
the  more  sensible  have  severely  censured  Broth' 
er  Brigham." 

The  same  author,  whoso  beautiful  lines  yon 
quote,  has  somewhere  said  that, — 

"Falling  in  love,  and  running  in  lore,  are,  8«  everybody 
knows,  common  enough,  and  yet  leas  so  than  what  I  shall 
call  catching  love.  Where  the  lovo  itself  ia  imprudent,  that 
is  to  say,  where  there  ia  aome  Just,  prudential  cause  at  im^ 
pediment  why  llie  two  parties  should  not  be  Joined  together 
in  holy  matrimony,  there  is  culpable  imprudence  In  cot  ch- 
ing  it,  because  danger  is  always  to  be  apprehended,  which 
may  have  been  avoided." 

My  friend  smiling  said,  "your  quotation  is  apt, 
for  it  is  plain  to  be  seen,  our  Prophet  did  not 
walk  into  love?— he  did  not  run  into  it.  He 
caught  it,  as  a  man  catches  the  measles.  It 
broke  out  and  showed  itself  all  over,  in  smiles, 
bows  and  sweet,  honeyed  tones.  It  is  also  plain 
that  he  should  not  have  caught  it.  Had  he  not 
the  charming  Amelia,  dear  Emeline,  sweet 
Lucy,  pretty  Twiss,  his  darling  Lucy  No.  2.  meek 
Zina,  poetic  Eliza,  and  bis  dear,  dear  Jemima, 
Martha,  Ellen,  Susan,  Hattie,  etc.,  etc.  How 
could  any  man,  much  less  a  prophet,  wish  for 
mora) 

But  he  said  to  himself,  "I  have  not  a  French 
lady  in  the  family  to  teach  my  daughters  that 
charming  language.  I  have  no  prima  donna  to 
ooudnct  their  musical  education.    Then  mj  iut 


'.''*• 


i^'2j^^^::2k^'sSiM'' 


::(iS^ 


t  WB8T. 

liB.  Many  of 
isared  Broth*    ^ 

Iful  lines  yon 

■e,  as  everybody 
ban  what  I  shall 
I  imprudent,  that 
itlal  cause  at  im- 
le  Joined  together 
rudcscein  CDtch- 
rehended,  which 

notation  is  apt, 
ophet  did  not 
1  into  it.  He 
3  measles.  It 
rer,  in  pmiles, 
[t  is  also  plain 
Had  he  not 
meline,  sweet 
cy  Ko.  2.  meek 
dear  Jemima, 
to.,  etc.  How 
phet,  wish  for 

not  a  French 
daughters  that 
rima  donna  to 

Then  my  last 


8BLI1IA. 


281 


love— my  pretty,  naughty  bewitching  Amelia- 
is  BO  cross  and  fretful,  she  leads  me  such  a  crazy 
life,  she  frets  and  scolds,  and  I  cannot  drown  her 
voice,  even  with  my  'sacred  fiddle."  [He  has 
frequently  boasted  that  with  his  violin  he  could 
put  a  stdp  to  tiie  scolding  of  any  of  his  women.] 

"Then  my  French  lady  is  accomplished.  She 
can  receive  my  foreign  guests.  She  is  so  clever 
that  she  can  assist  me  in  my  business  projects 
and  plans;  and  if  she  should  prove  unkind— 
which  God  grant  she  may  not — ^I  should  have  a 
great  advantage — I  could  not  understand  her. 
Then  her  name -Selima!  How  poetical.  None 
of  my  wives  have  such  a  poetical  name.  With 
her  in  my  Harem,  I  could  rival'the  Sultan  him- 
self. Tea,  sweet  adored  Selima,  you  shall  bo 
mine.  You  shall  be  the  high  priestess  of  my 
affections,  and  all  my  common  women  shall  serve 
you." 

The  Prophet  plead  his  suit,  but  Selima  was 
like  stone.  He  had  a  young  man  in  his  employ 
who  dared  to  love  Selima.  The  rival  lovers  met 
face  to  face.  The  Prophet  was  furious.  "She  is 
not  for  you,  sir,  she  is  not  for  you.  Leave  my 
rervice,  and  never  dare  to  aspire  to  that  young 
lady's  hand  again." 

Alas,  that  love  so  devoted,  so  pure  and  disin- 
torested  as  Brigham's,  shonld  £ulto  be  rewarded 


"jijiwuj  .v-yj'" 


ADyiNTtmiB  nt  vbx  fab  wist. 


bj  the  object  of  its  choii«.  Bnt  no  sooner  had 
the  poor  sinf^g  master^  for  snoh  he  was,  left  the 
Territory  for  Oalifomia,  than  anotlier  rival  ap- 
peared in  the  field— «  Oalifomia  volunteer — 
a  dangerous  rival;  one  who  wonld  not  tear  to 
follow  up  any  advantage  he  might  gfAn  over  his 
spiritual  oompetitr>r. 

To  destroy  the  romance  of  the  whole  story, 
Selima,  charming  bnt  sensible  Seliraa,  becoming 
diiignsted  with  the  whole  affair,  soon  after  left 
for  Swifxerland  again,  leaving  her  lovers  to  settle 

thO  Tffft^=t1f*  ».mnntf  thCliniOll 


m 


iMwiu 


*■■  ■  ^'"'■^ 


A  W18T. 


'M 


DO  Booner  had 
be  was,  left  the 
ttlier  rival  ap- 
a  volunteer — 
Id  not  fear  to 
t  fi^in  over  his 

B  whole  Btory, 
ima,  becoming 
loon  after  left 
lovers  to  settle 


OHAFTER  XXL 


THB  8X0BXT  OSDBBS. 

From  Mr.  Bnrlingame's  JonmaL 

We  were  sitting  around  a  cheerfhl  ojien  fire  a 

tew  evenings  ago,  when  we  heard  a  hesitating 

step  on  the  front  porch  and  afterwards  a  faint 

rap  at  the  door.    I  arose  and   opened  the  door 

and  a  man,  rather  poorly  clad,  and  apparently  in 

great  distress,  entered.    I  told  him  to  be  seated 

and  to  feel  that  he  was    safe,  among  friends. 

This  seemed  to  reassure  him,  and  as  he  became 

more  comfortable  he  seemed  inclined  to  talk. 

Mrs.  Barlingame  brought  in  coffee  and  re- 


i^ 


ll 


284 


ADVSNTUBX8  IN  THS  WAR  WX8T. 


11 


fi" 


freshments,  for  we  had  many  times  before  shel- 
tered and  fed  those  who  were  fleeing  from  Brig- 
ham's  wrath.     This  man  was  an  "apostate." 

He  believed  Brigham  to  be  a  false  Prophet 
and  had  embraced  the  doctrines  of  Joseph  Mor- 
ris whom  he  held  to  bo  the  "Trae  Prophet  of  the 
Lord." 

I  asked  him  if  this  was  the  first  ''apostasy" 
from  Brigham  since  thefonndingof  that  Church. 

He  replied  that  there  had  been  one  other 
known  as  the  ^'Qladdenites."  '^How  did  the 
Church  authorities  get  rid  of  themf  I  asked. 

"In  the  usual  way,  by  persecution  and  death." 

"This  first  apostasy,"  he  continued,  "was 
headed  by  GJaddcn  Bishop  in  1852-53,  and  his 
followers  were  called  Gladdcnites.  If  yon  want 
to  see  how  they  were  handled  I  will  show  yon  a 
sermon  preached  by  Brigham  Young."  With 
this  he  produced  from  an  old  pocket-book  a  piece 
of  newspaper  yellow  with  ago.  The  following 
extracts  will  show  the  animns  of  the  whole: 

"I  will  mk,  What  has  produced  your  pemcutlont  nnd 
•orrowY  What  baa  been  the  starling-point  of  all  your  affl!o- 
tions?  Tbey  began  with  apostates  io  your  midst;  those  dis>. 
affected  spirits  caused  others  to  come  in,  worse  than  tbey. 
who  would  runout  and  briug  in  all  the  devils  they  possibly 
could.  That  has  been  the  starting-point  and  grand  cause  of 
■11  oar  diflBcnIties,  every  time  we  were  driven.  I  am  oom- 
bif  to  this  place,-!  am  coming  nearer  home. 


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tutoui 


i^-'Yi^-^'^''^-^'^^  ■^^■^^•''^■^•'■■'^ 


it^M^^'  ilT|^|g||||j|j^ 


f  r"  -•~~^>^'r,'3^7y^~"-r:rw^ 


"  p'L'ym  i-  ffi 


iiii^  ■■■■  _i^  -11  i^^iia.  ■ 


'■^■■^T'lgy^j 


rAR  W1C8T. 

mes  before  shel 
eing  from  Brig-< 

an  "apostate." 
a  false  Prophet 

of  Joseph  Mor- 
ePropbetoftbe 

first  "apostasy" 
;  of  that  Church, 
been  one  other 
*^How  did  the 
themf  I  asked, 
tion  and  death." 
continued,  "was 
1852-53,  and  his 
IB.  If  yon  want 
will  show  yon  a 
Young."  With 
iket-book  a  piece 
The  following 
f  the  whole: 
iir  penecntioD*  nnd 
nt  of  a]]  your  aflB!o- 
our  midst;  those  dis>. 
a,  worse  tliau  lliey. 
devils  they  possibly 
t  and  |;rand  caase  of 
driven.  I  am  oom- 
lome. 


VATV  OV  AP08TATB8L 


285 


'ti-'t'fP^ 


.  •'Do  we  see  apostates  among  US  now?  We  do. 
'  "When  a  man  comes  right  oat  Uke  an  independent  devil, 
and  says,  'Damn  Mormonismand  all  the  MormonB»  and  to 
oflr  with  himself  to  California,  I  say  he  to  a  genUemanby 
the  aide  of  a  nasty,  snealjing  apostate,  who  is  oppaied  to 
nothing  but  Chrtotianity.  I  «vy  to  the  former,  Go  In 
peace,  sir.  and  prosper  if  yon  can.'  But  wehave  a  set  of 
Bpiritehcre,  worse  than  such  a  character.  When  I  went 
from  meeting  last  Sabbath,  my  ears  were  saluted  with  an 
aposute,  crying  in  the  streets  here.  I  want  to  know  if  any 
onTof  youwhohasgotthe  spirit  of  Mormonism  in  you  would 
aay'Let  us  hear  both  sides  of  the  question.  Let  us  listen 
and  prove  allthlngs.'  What  do  you  want  to  provet  Do 
TOO  want  to  prove  that  an  old  apoetaje,  who  has  been 
cut  oflf  from  the  church  thirteen  times  for  lying,  is  anything 
worthy  of  notice?  1  heard  that  a  certain  plclurc^lealer  in 
tbto  ci'y,  when  the  boys  would  have  moved  away  the  wag- 
on in  which  thto  apostate  was  standing,  became  violent  with 
them,  saying,  'Let  thto  man  alone;  these  are  sainU  that  yoa 
ate  persecuting.'    [Sneeringly.] 

"We  want  such  men  to  go  to  CaTlfomia,  or  any  where  they 
ohooM.  I  say  to  those  persons,  You  must  not  court  persi  ou. 
tion  here,  l«st  you  get  so  much  of  it  you  will  not  know  what 
todo  with  it.  Do  kot  court  persecution.  We  have  kuown 
Gladden  Bishop  for  more  than  twenty  years,  and  know 
him  to  be  a  poor  dirty  curse.  Here  Is  sister  Vllate  Kim- 
ball, brother  Heber's  wife,  baa  borne  more  from  that  vam 
than  any  other  woman  on  earth  could  bear;  but  she  won  t 
bear  it  Hf^aln.  I  say  again,  you  Gladdenites,  do  not  court 
persecution,  or  you  wUlget  more  than  you  want,  and  it 
will  come  -quicker  i  ban  you  want  it. 

"I  say  to  yon,  Bi8hop8,do  not  allow  themto  preach  in 
Toar  wards.  Who  broke  the  roads  to  these  valleys?  Did 
tiitoJUtlenas^  Smith,  and  hto  wifot   Ho.   They  stayed  io 


..^j;^ 


.-iStfijIi.. 


286 


■Wi;ri.ir  i]  WimipiljWKiw.Hll" 


■W'liJii" 


,A'      II,  JlffUi 


"f?* 


▲DVBMTniUIB  IM  THB  FAU  WB8T. 


8t.  LoQli  while  w«  did  it,  peddling  ribboiu,«Bd  kiMlng  ttie 
gentile*.  I  know  whftt  thtj  hare  done  here.-thej  hnve 
BKked  eiorbitant  prices  for  their  naaty,  itinking  ribbons. 

[Yoices/Thst'strae.*]  We  broke  the  nwds  to  this  coantry. 

'*Now,  you  Gladdenites,  keep  your  tongues  stUI,  lest  sad- 
den destruction  come  upon  you.  I  suy,  rather  thw>  that  a. 
poetates'  should  flourish  here,  I  will  unsbeath  my  bowie 
knife,  and  conquer  or  die.  [OmRt  commotiop  in  the  con- 
gregation, and  a  simnltaneoas  liurst  uf  feeling,  assenting  to- 
the  declaration.]  Now,  you  naaty  apostates,  clear  out,  or 
'Judgment  will  be  laid  to  the  Hne,  and  rigbteoaoMsa  to  the 
plummet'  [Voices  generally,  *0o  it,  go  it.]  If  yon  say  i» 
is  all  right,  raise  your  bands.  [All  hands  up.  J  Let  oa  call 
upon  the  Lord  to  assist  us  in  this    and  erery   other  good 

work."  «.  !.• 

In  the  BBine  dieconree  he  commanded  the  Bish. 

ops  to  "Itick  these  men  oat  of  their  wards,"  and 
warned  the  apostates  themselves  that  '*they  were 
not  playing  with  shadows,"  bnt  it  was  the  voice 
and  hand  of  the  Almighty  they  were  trying  to 
play  with,  and  they  would  find  themselves  mis- 
taken if  they  thought  to  the  contrary." 

In  accordance  with  this  bloody  teaching,  many 
nnfortanate  apostates  who  were  nnwilling  or'4in-. 
able  to  leave  the  oonntrv,  "bit  the  dnst."  They 
teltthe  literal  edge  of  the  bowie-knife  thns  from 
the  pnlpit    unsheathed    for  their    destraetioli. 

Mfltny  of  the  murders  committed  daring  the 
snooeeding  six  or  seven  years  wer^  fhlly  author- 
iaed  by  these  instrnctions;  and  yet  Brigham,  nB> 
able  to  deny  that  they  had  been  oommitted,  has 


.yr;i;v''lw-. 


I  TAB  WIST. 

tboiu,uid  Uailiigfbe 
lone  here.-th^J  hnve 
ly,  itinking  rlbboni. 
iKNulttotbiaooaQtiy. 

tongucA  stUl,  lest  stid- 
ity,  rather  tbui  tbnt  a. 
unsbenth  my  bowl* 
ioniinotloD  inthecon- 
(  feeling,  uaenttog  to- 
pmtates,  cleu-  oat,  or 
id  rigbteoameM  to  the 
,  goit.]  Ifyoawyl* 
uide  ap.J  Letnsoall 
ind  every   other  good 

nmandedtheBish. 
their  wards,"  and 
es  that  '*they  were 
It  it  was  the  voice 
[ley  were  trying  to 
dthemeelves  raw- 
ontrary." 

tdy  teaching,  many 
re  nnwilling  or4in<- 

the  dnat"  They 
ie-knite  thus  from 
their  destractioli. 
mitted  dnring  the 

were  ^Uy  anthor- 
d  yet  Brigham,  nii> 
wn  oommitted,  has 


JOBIPH    M0BBI8. 


287 


openly  boanted  that  his  enemies  have  been  nn- 
able  to  trace  any  of  them  to  him,  and  fasten  them 
upon  him. 

He  ansheathes  the  bowie-knife,  and  issues  a 
general  mandate,  bnt  when  the  murder  of  some 
individual  dissenter  is  brought  to  his  door,  he 
turns  away  and  says,  "Thou  canst  not  say  I  did  it." 

The  second  organized  opposition  to  Young 
was  made  by  Joseph  Morris. 

On  the  19th  of  November,  1860,  a  man  dressed 
In  ordinary  working-clothes  wended  his  way  on 
foot  from  Slaterville,  a  settlement  in  Weber 
Oonnty,  north  of  Salt  Lake,  to  the  Holy  City. 

This  was  Joseph  Morris,  aqd  the  object  of  his 
visit  was  to  deliver  to  Brigham  Young  two  let- 
ters which  he  had  written,  under  the  influence 
of  the  Spirit. 

It  seems  that  for  some  reason  the  life  of  Mor- 
ris had  been  threatened,  and  having  been  driven 
from  the  place  where  he  had  been  living,  he  was 
now  going  to  appeal  to  the  President  in  person 
for  protection.  Morris  had  received,  previous  to 
this  time,  many  revelations,  #ome  of  which  look- 
ed to  a  purification  of  the  church, — all  of  which 
he  had  communicated  to  Brigham  and  the  Apos- 
tlesj* 

On  his  way  to  Salt  Lake  he  met  John  Cook, 
brother  of  Bichard  Oook,  at  that  tiute  a  Mormon 


'^-■' ■■■■'■  dii 


.OaHMiJUMMM 


JM 


»  « 1»<i|HiiMW>1»Wiy  IIJI^      'I  »' 


Ji.,  *.'. 


288 


▲oviirruBBB  nr  thx  var  wist. 


Bishop,  presiding  at  Sooth  Weber.     To  him 
Morris  ooinmnnicated  liis  views  and  projects,  and 
uiade  so  favorable  an  impression   tliat  both  the 
Cooks  soon  afterward  esponeed  his  cause,  and  be 
canio  his  zualons  supporters. 

Murri»  delivered  his  letters  to  the  President  at 
his  residence,  but  received  no  reply. 

lie  then  procee«]ed  to  the  house  of  Mr.  Cook 
on  Weber  River,  about  thirty  miles  northward 
from  the  city. 

Not  only  the  Cooks,  but  a  number  of  their 
neighbors,  now  began  to  entertain  favorable 
upinions  of  the  claim  of  their  new  ucqnaintanoe 
to  inspiration. 

Oti  ers  who  conceived  that  the  divine  right  of 
Brigham  was  being  endangered  or  infringed  up- 
on, determined  to  put  Morris  to  death,  or  drive 
him  from  their  midst.  But  Bishop  Cook  stood 
in  the  way. 

In  this  emergency  President  Young  wab  ap. 
pealed  to,wlK>8cnt  two  high  ecilesiastics,  Me&srs. 
John  Taylor  and  Willford  Woodruff',  both  Apos- 
tles, to  investigate  the  matter.  They  appointed 
a  general  meeting  at  South  Weber,  and  invited 
the  Bishops  of  the  surrounding  settlements, with 
as  many  of  their  people  as  possibly  ,conld,  to  \t- 
tend. 

The  meeting  convened  on  the  11th  of  FebrU' 


f.St!f.ilji:^kj;ig^  ''-  ■■^^'-•-^  '-  ^r,i^4MA  , '„,>^*.. 


VAR  WX8T. 

reber.  To  him 
and  projectB,  and 
on  that  both  thu 
liis  cause,  and  be 

)  the  President  at 

■eply. 

jose  of  Mr.  Cook 

miles  northward 

number  of  their 
ertain  favorable 
lew  ucquaintanoe 

le  divine  right  of 
I  or  infringed  up- 
to  death,  or  drive 
ishop  Cook  stood 

t  Young  wab  ap. 
slesiastics,  Messrs. 
druff",  both  Apos- 
They  appointed 
eber,  and  invited 
;  settlements, with 
iblj  ,conld,  to  lit- 
he 11th  of  Febru. 


OUT  orr  UKD'EB  TBS  OHIH. 


239 


ary,  1861,  and  the  delegates  commenced  their 
court  of  inquiry  by  demanding  whether  there 
was  a  man  in  the  ward  who  professed  tobea 
prophet!  And  whether  tliore  were  any  individ- 
uals who  entertained  him,  or   professed  faith  in 

his  claims? 

To  the  astonishment  and  consternation  of  the 
Mormons,  seventeen  of  the  believers,  with  Bishop 
Cook  at  their  head,  arose  and  declared  that  they 
would  enjoy  and  defend  the  right  of  conscience 
by  adhering  to  their  new  faith,  though  it  should 
bring  upon   them  the  most  bitter  persecution, 
and  the  loss  of  their  lives.  'An  old  man  nai.iod 
Watts  arose,  and  in  an  inflammatory  speech,  rec- 
ommended that  the  adherents  of  the  new  Prophet 
should  be  'cut  off  under  the  chin,'  and  laid  away 
in  the  brush;  at  the  same  time  accompanying  his 
words  with  a  motion  of  the  hand,  drawing  it  ac- 
crosB  his  throat.    This,  he  said,  was  what  ought 
to  be  done,  according  t(.  his    understanding  of 
the  laws  of  the  chur<^. 

After  some  further  discu8si9n,  in  which  Watta 
was  boldly  rebuked  by  Cook  for  the  utterance  of 
8uch  sentiments,  the  question  was  put  to  the 
parties  on  trial,  whether  they  believed  thai  Brig- 
ham  Toung  was  a  Prophet,  Seer,  and  Eevelator. 

They  all  anowered  in  the  negative.  Mr.  Tay- 
lor testified  that  he  knew  Brigham  to  be  such 


'♦ji 


'^i-^J/ii    U-xAV^ 


■i:i-tij.iv.,.t'i)mV'.u'  yM 


m&m 


^■'Wl 


S40 


ADYIMTURIS  IN  TRV  FAB  WIST. 


and  Mid  thofle  who  believed  to  the  contrary 
maat  be   ezoommniiicaled    from    the   ohnrch. 
They  were  then  subjected    to  the  procesB  of 
ezoommonioation. 

It  will  be  noticed  that  the  right  of  Brigham 
to  preside  over  the  ohnrch  as  its  temporal  head, 
wae  not  qnestioned   by  Morrlt  or  his  tbllowera. 
From  this  time  tlie  followers  of  Morris  increas- 
ed in  nnmbers  with  wonderfal  rapidity. 

On  the  6fth  of  April,  1861,  iive  persons  were 
baptised  into  the  new  church  in  the  Weber  River. 
On  the  same  da]p  of  the  same  month,  thirty-  • 
one  years  previous,  tlie  Mormon    Oliurch  had 
been  instituted  by  the  baptism  of  six  persons. 
Encouraged  by  this  augnry,  a  diurch  was  or- 
ganized   and  the  work  commenced   in  earnest. 
Converts  flocked  to  thoni  irom  all  parts  of  the 
Territory. 

In  three  months  the  new  church  numbered 
about  five  hundred. 

In  the  meantime  difRcnlties  arose  between 
them  and  tliQ  surrounding  Mormons.  The  Mor- 
risites  refused  to  train  as  militia.  Heavy  tines 
wore  imposed  in  consequence,  and  much  prop- 
erty sold  on  ezecution  for  their  payment. 

These  fines  and  exactions  were  increased  until 

the  Morrisites  refused  longer  to  submit  to  them. 

A  nnmbei'  of  fines  of  $60  each  had  been  im- 


^jttvuatfi'^  ' 


AB  WBtT. 


the  oontrarj 
the    ohnrch. 
o  the  process  of 


^ht  of  BriKhftin 
temporal  head, 

or  his  tbUowers. 

'  Morria  inoreas> 

ipidity. 

^e  pei'BuiiB  were 

lie  Weber  River. 

e month,  thirty-. 

in  Ohnrch  had 
of  six   persons. 

ft  olinroh  was  of' 

need  in  earnest. 

1  all  parts  of  the 

iinruli  numbered 

I  arose  between 
nons.  The  Mor- 
tia.  Heavy  fines 
and  uinch  prop- 
payment. 
e  increased  until 
)  submit  to  them, 
loh  had  been  im- 


APOeTABT  AND  VLOUB. 


Ml 


posed.  When  the  sheriiT  appetred  and  proposed 
to  arrest  those  who  would  not  or  could  not  ptj, 
he  was  resisted.  Further  proceedings  were  Uien 
suspended  for  the  present 

In  the  spring  of  1862  a  team,  consisting  of  two 
yoke  of  cattle,  which  had  been  sent  to  mill  from 
the  Morrisite  settlement,  was,  together  with  a 
load  of  flour,  seised  and  retained  by  one  Will- 
iam Jones,  who  threatenc?^  in  like  manner  to 
retain  all  that  should  be  sc>nt  until  some  diflionl- 
ties  between  hiic  and  them  shonid  be  settled  to 
his  satisfaction.  The  Hornsites,  t'a6ing  in 
immediate  need  of  the  flour,  sent  a  j>om«  of  m  n 
and  took  not  only  the  flour,  but  Jones  an^  tvo 
associates  prisoners. 

Application  was  now  made  to  <u  v  T  Joitiee 
Kinney,  who  immediately  issued  writt.  for  the 
arrest  ot  the  leading  Horrisites,  and  writs  otKa- 
hMS  oorpu$  for  the  Mormons  held  in  custody. 

These  writs  being  disregarded,  h  posae  of  Mr- 
eral  hundred  men,  headed  b^  Robert  T.  Burtoji, 
sheriff  of  Salt  Lake  County,  well  armed  and 
equipped,  and  having  several  pieces  of  cannon, 
were  sent  to  execute  the  writo,  and  enforce  obe- 
dience. This  fori'^  was  augmented  ou  the  way 
by  volunteers,  and  additional  arms,  until  they 
approached  the  settleioent  of  the  Horrisites,  with 
a  lorce  of  about  a  tlho^'vad  well  armed   men, 


■M 


'm 


^..,:w 


m 
-■^^-3 


f^^^pllf 


wmf. 


242 


ADVXNTUBBS  IN  THB  PAB  WEST. 


aod  five  pieces  of  artillery. 

Earl;  on  the  morning  of  the  13th  of  Jane, 
8ome  of  the  poate  appeared  on  the  heights  above 
South  Weber  settlement,  and  took  possession  of 
the  Morrlsites'  cow-herd,  killing  snch  as  they  de 
sired  for  beef.  During  the  morning,  Sheriff 
Burton  sent  a  proclamation  to  the  leaders  with- 
in the  Morrisite  '^fort"— for  such  they  had  con- 
8tructed,--calling  upon  them  to  come  out  and 
deliver  themselves  up,  according  to  the  require- 
ments of  the  writs  in  his  hands,  and  warning 
them  of  the  consequences,  if  they  refused. 

This  not  being  responded  lo,  about  an  hour 
later  thepoaae,  most  of  whom  had  been  hitherto 
out  of  sight,  commenced  to  defile  over  the  bluffi, 
and  to  occupy  a  prominent  position  command- 
ing the  camp. 

Moris  now  called  a  meeting  of  those  within 
the  fort.-  Scarcely  had  they  assembled,  when  a 
cannon-ball  came  into  the  congregation,  killed 
two  women,  and  wounded  a  girl.  From  this 
time  cannonading  and  musketry  fire  was  oontin- 
ned  witli  but  little  intermission. 

The  camp  consisted  of  a  few  houses  built  of 
willows  like  baskat-work,  and  plastered,  and  of 
tents,  and  covered  wagons.  Still  the  fight  was 
kept  up  by  these  poor  people  for  three  days, 
during  all  which  time,  fighting  with  the  energy 


J-- 


\IJift-jiL.i 


5"TT 


■''5T~'^5^^^''^?3!^' 


B  WEST. 


13th  of  June, 
heights  above 
poBBeBsiou  of 
ach  as  they  de 
i-niiif,  Sheriff 
)  leaders  with- 
they  had  con- 
come  out  and 
;o  the  require- 
,  and  warning 
refaaed. 
about  an  hour 

I  been  hitherto 
over  the  blufis, 
tiou  conamand- 

if  those  within 
embled,  when  a 
regation,  killed 
•1.  From  thii 
fire  was  oontin- 

houses  built  of 
lastered,  and  of 

II  the  fight  was 
for  three  days» 
vith  the  energy 


WWW^I^W^^^^^ 


""ir»''"5S"S"W4S'st'"y;!'-'-'«;'w, 


THX  WHITE  rLAO. 


243 


of  desperation,  they  held  this  immense  force  at 
bay.  On  the  evening  of  the  third  day  a  white 
flag  was  raised,  and  the  whole  camp  surrendered. 
The  Mbrrisites  stacked  their  arms,  under 
gaard  of  a  detail  from  the  posee^  who  had  by 
this  time  entered  the  fort. 

Amidst  much  confusion,  the  men  and  women 
were  separated,  and  large  numbers  of  the  men 
were  placed  under  arrest.  Morris  and  Banks 
were  shot  in  cold  blood;  also  two  of  the  women. 

After  the  Morrisites  had  been  taken  prisoners 
their  houses  were  searched  and  plundered,  and 
property,  consisting  of  watches,  jewelry,  clothing 
«&c.,  taken,  to  the  amount  of  many  hundreds  of 
dollars.  The  prisoners  were  taken  to  Salt  Lake 
City,  and  placed  under  bonds  by  Judge  Einney 
for  their  appearance  at  his  court.  They  were 
afterwards  tried,  and  large  numbers  of  them  were 
fined  and  imprisoned. 

"Did  you  say"  I  asked,  "that  Morris  was  kill- 
ed after  the  Morrisites  had  snrrenderd  ?  ""Yes," 
he  replied,  "the  white  flag  was  flying,  the  people 
had  givQn  up  their  arms,  which  were  guarded  by 
a  large  J7OM0  of  Mormons. 

'(Robert  T.  Burton  and  Judson  L.  Stoddard 
rode  in  amongst  the  Morrisites.  Burton  was 
much  excited.    He  said,    '"Where  is   the  man! 

X  don't  know  him.'    Stoddard  replied|  -Tbat'9 


■*,- 


,.V.&..  i'£-£4'-J,» , 


■7U 


i!| 


^ 


4 

i 


PR 


^!^Pfi»?!S!»!pSfPS?!??^ 


244 


ADYSMTUBBB  IN  THB  FAB  WBST. 


him,'  pointing  to  MorriB.  Bnrton  rode  his  hone 
npon  Moms,  and  commanded  him  to  give  him- 
self np  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.    Morris  replied 
*No,  never,  never.'    Morris  raid  he  wanted  to 
speak  to  the    people.     Bnrton  said,  'Be  d — d 
quick  about  it.'    Morris   said,  'Brethren,  I've 
taught  yon  true  principles,'— he  had  scarcely 
got  the  words  out  of  his  month   before  Barton 
fired  his  revolver.    The  ball  passed  in  his  neck 
or  shoulder.    Burton  exclaimed,  'There's  your 
Prophet.'    He  fired  again,  saying,  'What  do  you 
think  of  your  Prophet  nowf 

♦♦Burton  then  turned  snddwily  and  shot  Banks 
who  was  standing  five  or  six  paces  distant. 
Banks  fell.  Mrs.  Bowman,  wife  of  James  Bow- 
man, came  rnnningup,  crying,  'Oh I  you  blood- 
thirsty wretch.*  Bnrton  said,  ♦No  one  shall  tell 
me  that  and  live,'  and  shot  her  dead.  A  Panish 
woman  then  came  running  up  to  Morris,-  cry- 
ing, and  Bnrton  shot  her  dead  also.  Bnrtuii 
eonld  easily  have  taken  Morris  and  Btoks  pris- 
oners, if  he  had  tried. 

♦'I  am  here  to-night  to  ask  yonr  assistance  in 

obtaining  a  pardon  for  my  unfortunate  brethren- 

"We  have  lost  everything  we  possessed,  aftd 

Brigham  has  forbidden  any  good  Mormon  to  give 

us  food,  shelter  or  work,  and  has  commanded  the 

•    Danitea  to  do  theu-  duty,  which  means  to  kill  on 


-fir^jfertW.  .'Jta 


WBST. 

de  his  hone, 
0  give  him- 
jrris  replied 

wanted  to 
'Be  d—d 
ethren,  I've 
iiad  scarcely 
)fore  Barton 

in  his  neck 
rhere's  yonr 
What  do  yon 


i, 


d  shot  Banks 
ices   distant. 

James  Bow- 
hly(vxi  blood- 
one  shall  tell 
d.    A  Panish 

Morris,,  cry- 
ilso.  Bnrtuii 
1  B&nks  pris- 

assistance  in 
late  brethren- 
toBsessed,  afld 
>rmon  to  give 
mmanded  the 
sans  to  kill  on 


^^mr;<iix^ 


SK0RKT8  OF  IfORMOIflSM. 


245 


sight  any  one  of  ns  who  may  be  canght  away 
from  witnesses  of  the  crime."  *' Well,  my  friend," 
said  I,  '^whatever  I  can  do  for  yonr  people  will 
be  cheerfully  done  and  I  have  no  donbt  at  all 
that  Qov.  Harding  will  pardon  all  who  are  still 
in  prison.  Moreover  I  think  we  can' do  some- 
thing for  your  people  to  get  them  away  from  the 
dutches  of  the  despot.^  I  will  talk  with  the  gov- 
ernor and  Gen.  Connor  about  It  and  let  yon 
know.  His  countenance  brightened  and  he  ex- 
pressed his  gratitude  in  the  most  unbonnded 
terms.  Finding  him  to  be  a  very  intelligent  man< 
I  asked  him,  under  what  law  or  authority  these 
ontmges  were  committed**' 

He  hesitated,  but  finally  said,  "I  have  sworn 
on  pain  of  the  most  horrid  death,  never  to  reveal 
the  "secrets  of  Mormonism"  but  my  life  is  for- 
feited to  the  church  any  way,  and  a  bad  oath  is 
better  broken  than  kept  and  you  ought  to  know 
the  machinery  of  the  most  cruel  despotism  on 
the  face  of  the  earth,  in  order  to  be  able  to  over- 
throw it.  These  horrid  crimes  are  all  done  by 
th6  order  and  under  the  authority  of  the  Skobbt 
Obtvbs  of  the  Ohv&ch." 

''It  seems  to  me,"  I  said,  "this  is  a  little  iietter 
dian  an  absolute  despotism,  where  the  lives  and 
property  of  the  people  are  entirely  under  Oie  con- 
trol and  ftt  ihe  disposal  of  one  man." 


M^^ 


^ii^^S!Z^i£i^iMMS^?s^iMi^!s^,, 


,.iyii)>  iiijni,i   J.,1 1  VWP,iJ|,WiH,". 


wm. 


246 


ADVISNTUBSS  IN  THE  FAB  WX8T. 


^'TeB  he  replied,  this  is  a  Theooratic  monarchy 
and  the  President  of  the  Chnroh,  as  Gud's  vice- 
gerent  wields   despotic  power  over  the  people, 
and  rnles  them  by  liis  single  will,  in  all  their 
afl'airB,  both  spiritual  and  temporal.     In   order 
that    the  most  perfect  discipline  shonld  be  en- 
forced, there  is  an  organized  system,  so  complete 
and  far-7ea«'liing  that  the  daily  lives  of  each 
and  every  member  are  ready  at  a  moment's  no- 
tice to  present  to  the  President,  for  his  inspec- 
tion."   I  would  like  very   much  my  friend  to 
.  have  yon  give  me  the  organization  of  this  The- 
ocracy.   He  continned  "you  will  observe  as  I 
proceed  a  striking  similarity  to  the  Jeiwish  re- 
ligion after  which  the  whole  aystem  is  modeled. 
"Indeed  we  all  believe  that  we  are  the  chosen 
people  of  God  and  that  we  are  commanded  to 
fulfil  the  prophecy  and  are  "To  establish   Zion 
on  the  tops  of  these  mountains"  and  that  all  na- 
tions will  flow  unto  it    The  Morrisites  hold 
that  Brigham  Young  is  a  false  and  wicked  king 
like  unto  Saul  and  that  he  has  corrupted  the 
faith  delivered  to  the  Saints,  added  thereto  base 
and  hellish  practices  and  that  God  will  in  his 
own  good  time  overthrow  him  and  all  his  will- 
ing dupes  and  raise  up  a  true  successor  to  Joseph 
who  shall  re-establish  his  ehuroh  in' its  purity 
and  power. 


ll^l'iyA^' .,.  V,  1^-,  '    -■^'i>i:i"A.-lij:":^.Aiarf&  J 


""^x'^^vii'  '<'^'4'  -  ?-i'^-i-'ff't^'*i'''J'-'"..''*Siy''  ^■*.v^'..p^'^w^!^Ty^^f**T^'^^i^^^^'yy^^^ 


tic  monarchy 
s  Gud's  vice- 
>r  the  people, 
1,  in  all  their 
j.     In   order 
should  be  en- 
1,  so  complete 
lives  of  each 
moment's  no- 
br  his  inspec- 
my  friend  to 
1  ofthisThe- 
1  observe  as  I 
be  Jeiwish  re- 
n  is  modeled, 
ire  the  chosen 
>mmanded  to 
Btablish   Zion 
nd  that  all  na- 
orri&ites  hold 
id  wicked  king 
corrupted  the 
1  thereto  Inmc 
rod  will  in  his 
ad  all  his  will- 
!8sor  to  Joseph 
ii  in  its  purity 


PS1B8T8  AND  PRIESTHOOD. 


247 


The  organization  of  the  Mormon  system  is: 

Firet,— Thk  Fikst  Pbbhdenoy.  This  conBists 
of  three,  chosen  from  those  who  hold  the  high- 
priesthood  and  apostleship,  and  its  oflBce  is  to 
preside  over  and  direct  the  aflEairs  of  the  whole 
church.  The  President  is  also  Seer,  Eevelator, 
Translator,  and  Prophet.  He  rules  in  all  spirit, 
ual  and  temporal  affairs. 

Secondly  ,-^Thb  Apobtlbb.  These  are  to  build 
up,  organize,  and  preside  over  churohefl,  admin- 
ister the  ordinances,  etc. 

Thirdly,— The  SBViamKB.  The  Quorums  of 
the  Seventies  are  to  travel  in  all  the  world,  preach 
the  gospel,  and  administer  its  ordinances  and 
blessings.  There  i«,  also,  the  Patriarch,  whose 
duty  it  is  to  bless  the  fatherless,  to  prophesj 
what  shall  befall  them,  etc. 

Fourthly,— Hioh-Pbie8T8awd  Eldbbs.  The 
High-Priest  is  to  administer  the  ordinances,  and 
preside  over  the  Stakes  of  the  church;  thatis» 
over  the  churches  established  abroad. 

The  Elders  are  to  preach  and  to  baptise;  to 
ordain  other  Elders,  also  Priests,  Teachers,  and 
Deacons.  All  the  foregoing  officers  are  of  th» 
Milchisedec  Priesthood. 

Fifthly,— Thb  Aabooto  Priesthood,  whiohliw 

dudes  the  offices  of  Bishop,  PrieBt,  Teacher,  and 
Deacon. 


JTRjra 


-■•  »»<'<i 


kir 


J48 


ADVSRTUBE8  IN  THK  FAR  WS8T. 


Tlie  BiRHOp  preeides  over  all  the  lesser  offices 
of  the  Aaronio  Priesthood,  ministers  in  outward 
ordinances,  oondacts  the  temporal  bnsiness  of 
the  chnrch,  and  sits  in  judgment  op  transgress- 
on. 

The  PsissTis  to  preach,  baptize,  administer 
the  sacrament  ot  the  Lord's  Supper,  and  visit 
and  exhort  the  saints. 

The  Tkaohxb  is  to  ?mtch  over  and  strengthen 
the  church,  etc. 

The  Dkaooh  is  to  assist  the  Teacher. 

There  ia  also  a  High  Oouncil,  consisting  of 
Twelve  High-Priests^  with  a  President.  The  of- 
fice of  the  Council  is  to  settle  all  important  dif> 
Acuities. 

llie  Priesthood  comes  direct  from  Heaven, 
and  was  lost  to  man,  until  the  keys  of  both  or. 
ders  of  the  Priesthood  were  given  to  Joseph 
Smith,   by   an  angel   from   Heaven,  in  1829. 

After  the  death  of  Smith,  they  came  into  the 
hands  of  Brigham  Young. 

From  this  retftme  of  the  church  organization, 
it  will  be  seen  that  it  is  sufficient  for  the  pnr> 
poea    Nor  is  it  confined  to  spiritual  affairs. 

Under  the  form  of  a  church  organization,  this 
system  absorbs  not  only  the  reiigiops,  but  all 
the  dvil  and  political  liberty  of  the  individual 
member.    The  High'  Oonndl  ibrma  an  appar- 


.J;"^*^".A4?A■'-^*-•^''~'-•^'^'•'^'^^^*^'^ 


ip»iP5ra>r«P!Wf^ 


kB  WSST. 

e  lesser  ofBcca 
ers  in  outward  ' 
a  business  of 
op  transgress- 

Ee,  administer 
per,  and  visit 

md  strengthen 

aoher. 

consisting  of 
Bident.  The  of- 
important  .di^- 

firom  Heaven, 
eys  of  both  or« 
iven  to  Joseph 
aven,  in  1829. 
came  into  the 

\k  organization. 
It  for  thepnr- 
piritual  affairs.  , 
ganisation,  this 
ligiopS)  but  ail 
the  indlTidoal 
>rmaan  appar- 


UTa 


249 


ent  check  on  the  power  of  the  President;  but 
when  it  is  couBidered  that  tliis  body  is  compos- 
ed of  persons  nearest  the  President,  and  under 
his  immediate  influence  and  control,  in  other 
relations  in  the  same  organization, — as  Higli- 
Priests,  etc, — it  will  be  seen  that  the  check  i» 
only  nominal. 

The  orders  of  the  Priesthood,  to  which  these 
officers  are  respectively  attached,  are  thus  dis 
tingnished: — 

The  Melchisedec  Priesthood  hold  the  right  of 
Presidency,  receive  revelations  from  Heaven,  for 
the  guidance  of  the  church,  and  hold  the  keys  of 
all  its  spiritual  blessings. 

The  Aaronic  Priesthood  hold  the  keys  of  the 
ministering  of  angels,  and  have  the  right  to  ad- 
minister in  outward  ordinances.  This  Priest- 
hood must  be  filled  by  lineal  descendants  of 
A.aron. 

It  will  be  seen  that  the  mission  of  all  the  ofli- 
cers  of  the  Melchisedec  Priesthood,  the  Apostles, 
High-Prieete,  Seventies,  and  Elders— is  to  pi  op- 
agate  the  gospel,  and  make  converts;  while  the 
government  of  the  church- and  of  the  people  is 
committed  to  the  Aaronic  Priesthood.  * 

Of  these  the  chief  is  the  Bishop,  who  is  accord- 
ingly the  civil  and  religious  magistfate  dfthe 
wiud  in  which  he  resides. 


M' 


'  4 


♦f  n'-ini"  1 1  i.wii'i'tw ;  yjCA/ffV^''' 


250 


▲DYSMTUBKB  IN  TBK  FAR  WK8T. 


Rfr. 


The  Order  of  the  Danitea  bu  been,  for  many 
years,  an  established  institution  in  tlie  Mormon 
ohnroU. 

It  was  first  oi^a^nized  as  the  Daughters  of  Zi- 
on,  see  Songs  of  Solomon  and  Isaiah  4.4.  Then 
on  Jnly  4th,  1888,  as  the  Danite  Band  or  United 
Brothers  of  Gideon,  with  the  battle  cry  of  **The 
Sword  of  the  Lord  and  Gideon,"  see  Judges,  chap* 
ters  6,  7,  8.  Also  Genesis  46. 17.  "Dan  shall  be 
a  serpent  by  the  way,  an  adder  in  the  path,  that 
biteth  the  horses'  heels,  so  that  his  rider  shall 
tidl  backward." 

Brigham  Young  and  his  two  Oonnselors  form 
the  Firiit  Presidency,  nn4pr  the  title  of  the 
Gods,  or  Grand  Archees.  These  are,  at  pres- 
ent, Tonng,  Kimball,  and  Wells.  A  few,  also, 
of  the  Apostles,  hold  the  rank  of  Grand  Archees. 
These  have  the  power  of  life  and  death. 

Next  in  importance,  is  a  body  of  men  called 
Archees.  They  are  entitled  to  sit  in  Oouncil 
with  the  Gods  or  Gitmd  Archees,  in  matters  re- 
lating to  the  taking  of  life.  This  ''Quorum"  as 
it  is  called,  also  includes  some  of  the  Bishops  and 
Presidents  of  other  quorums    in  in  the  diurch. 

•Their  olBSoe  is  to  examine  oases  of  offenders 
thought  to  require  a  summary  disposal,  and  sub- 
mit the  result  of  such  examination  to  the  Grand 
Archees.    In  some  cases,  whefe  the  utmost  dis- 


i-:fi*i-3:i.i 


&iJ^S^^ 


•JU.^i,^  i.»,^|^!V!/|:V"  ITj 


VAR  WK8T. 

A  been,  for  many 
Din  theMoroKm 

Danghters  of  Zi- 
[saiah  4.4.  Then 
e  Band  or  United 
^tUeory  of<*Tho 

see  Judges,  chap* 
17.  *'Dan  shall  be 

in  the  path,  that 
liat  his  rider  shall 

>  Oonnselors  form 
the  title  of  the 
Ihese  are,  at  pres- 
alls.  A  few,  also, 
of  Oraud  Arohees. 
ud  death. 

dy  of  men  called 
bo  sit  in  Oounoil 
ees,  in  matters  re- 
rhis  "Qaomm"  as 
)f  the  Bishops  and 
in  in  the  church, 
cases  of  offenders 
disposal,  and  sub- 
ition  to  the  Grand 
fe  the  utmost  dis- 


'^.'-,'  '.-'jLT'^'y-^-. -'H'>..K"    '   '.','W,i|    V'jm' 


OBDBB  or  THB  OAKITXS. 


■*r 


261 


oretion  is  required,  they  act  as  agents  and  swift- 
Mringed  messengers,  to  carry  into  effect  the  de- 
crees of  the  Gods. 

The  Archees  have  disci etionary  and  independ- 
ent power  over  the  lives  of  all  gentiles  and 
"apostates." 

Next  in  rank  are  the  Danites,  whose  office  is 
to  assist  the  Archees  in  the  execution  of  their 
bloody  deeds.  These  are  formed  into  bands  of 
Ih'ty  men  each.  One  band,  at  least,  belongs  to 
eadi  Archee,  they  serving  under  him  as  min- 
ute men.  These  "Danite  Bonds"  are  generally 
compos^  of  inferior  officers  and  teachers,  con- 
stables,  and  policemen,  and  those  who,  having 
committed  heinous  crimes, as  murder,  theft,  adul- 
tery, &c.,  would  sooner  be  sworn  to  serve  in  this 
bloody  office,  than  have  their  deeds  exposed  and 
receive  their  justly  merited  punishment. 

The  offieers  in  all  these  grades  are  solemnly 
sworn  to  secrecy,  and  to  the  duties  of  their  res- 
pective offices,  on  pain  of  instant  death. 

Where  the  d|»nger  of  discovery  is  imminent, 
and  the  matter  in  hand  is  t  >o  important  to  be 
trusted  to  the  Danites,  the  Archees  meet  and  per- 
form the  dirty  work  themselves;  as  in  the  case  of 
Secretary  Babbitt,  Brewer,  and  the  unlucky  at- 
tempt on  Dr.  Hurt  In  other  cases,  the  Danites 
ajM  oalled  upon;  instance  the  Parishes,  Potter, 


1' 


■■1 


262  ADTKNTURIS  IM  TUX  VAR  WEST. 

Bowman,  Monntein  Mdadowt,  Ac. 

The  Daniteg  are  expected  to  net  as  epies  opon 
Ihe  federal  oflScers  and  other  geutiles;  to  wateli 
the  feelings  and  Bpirits  of  the  saints,  and  to  re- 
port the  first  indications  of  disafiiaotion. 

Snoh  eases  are  at  once  attended  to,  and  if  they 
are  deemed  of  a  dangerous  character,  are  summa- 
rily disposed  of. 

The  spoil  is  diTided,  one  half  going  to  the 
Grand  Archees,  and  the  other  half  to  the  Archees 
and  Danites  who  are  employed  in  the  cummission 
of  the  dime.  • 

When  Judge  Cradlebaugh  attempted  to  bring 
tv  juBtice  the  perpelrators  of  the  Mountain 
Meaduw  Maesaore,  and  various  other  orimeii, 
several  bishops  and  many  other  leading  Mor> 
mons  fled  to  the  mountains,  where  they  remain- 
ed several  weeks.  Their  place  of  refuge  they 
named  «]^unt  Kolob,"  which  means  "the  res- 
idence of  the  Gods." 

The  remark  is  frequently  made  in  Utah,— 
"Brigham  is  the  only  God  I  care  a  d — n  about." 

The  deep  meaning  of  this  is  only  to  be  explain- 
ed by  reference  to  this  organised  system  of  crime 
taken  in  connection  with  the  organization  of  the 
"celestial  kingdom." 

The  theory  is  that  Brigham  Young  is  a  God  in 
embryo.     That  he  is  laying  the  foundation  here 


iij;iai^iiiia;^i.£^^ 


mmimmmmi^' 


»i  ■"  II" » 


'■"!>' 


t    A    ^,-iifr'--iwii»pwp| 


IK  VAR  WB8T. 

B,  Ac. 

»  not  M  epies  apon 
geutiles;  to  watok 
le  saints,  and  to  re- 
isaffeotion. 
nded  to,  and  if  they 
araoter,  are  snmma- 

>half  going  to  the 
r  half  to  the  Aroheeo 
id  in  the  cummiaaion 

attempted  to  bring 
of  the  Mountain 
rious  other  orimec, 
E>ther  leading  Mor- 
where  they  remain- 
place  of  refnge  they 
lich  means  "the  ree- 

y  madei  in  Utah, — 
care  a  d — n  aboat." 
is  only  to  be  ezplain- 
ized  system  of  crime 
e  organization  of  the 

m  Yonng  is  a  God  in 
r  the  fonndation  her* 


0ILI8TIAL  SIMODOIL 


268 


for  a  celestial  kingdom.    That  there  will  be  cre- 
mated tor  him  a  worlds  which  his  posterity  will  in- 
habit, and  of  which  lie  will  be  the  King  and  God. 

His  kingdom  will  be  constituted  as    follows: 

Ist.     Himself  as  God. 

2d.  His  wives  as  Goddesses  and  Qneens, 
each  rnliug  her  own  posterity,  with  Brigham  as 
husband  and  God. 

3d.    His  uons  and  their  families. 

4th.  The  daughters  by  the  celestial  law  would 
when  married,  pass  out  of  their  father's  kingdom 
and  be  added  to  the  husband's.  To  obviate  this 
difficulty,  every  man  who  marries  one  of  the  Pres- 
ident's daughters  is  obliged  to  be  adopted  by  and 
sealed  to  his  father-in-law. 

The  daughter  is  thus  retained  to  augment  her 
father's  kingdom,  by  tlie  addition  of  her  family. 

This  is  one  reason  why  female  children  are  so 
lightly  esteemed  in  Utah.  They  cannot  add  to 
the  father's  glory,  but  must  go  to  glority  others. 

6th.  Many  young  men  who  have  no  families 
and  therefore  no  kingdoms,  are  sealed  to  Brig- 
ham,  to  add  to  his  celestial  glory,— in  some  in- 
stauces,  also,  men  of  families,  who  have  not  am- 
bition enough  to  aspire  to  kingdoms  of  their  own. 

This  relatiofiship  pertains  to  this  world  as  well 
as  to  the  ne^t  Brigham  becomes  a  father  to 
thorn  here,  supporto  them  if  necessary,  and  de- 


^ 

.^ 


% 


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•.'3 
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■  M 


.l*l',.ii. 


■f-:M 


'A!^"%*t>»<-1 


ADVSNI OKSS  IV  TRC  FAR  WI8T. 


inands  tlflr  respvot  and  obedience. 

A  cp^e  recently  oooarred  in  Salt  T^e,  which 
fnlly  ilhiBtrates  the  power  which  Yoniig  exer- 
oisoB  over  thiB  class  of  his  subjects. 

Dr.  Spragne,  an  eastern  roan,  has  l)eon  at  Salt 
Ijake  about  twelve  jears.  Dnring  most  of  that 
time  he  has  ofBciated  in  the  Endowment  Honse, 
in  the  washings  and  anointings.  He  has  also  had 
charge  of  the  Tabernacle,  and  acted  as  family 
physician  to  the  inmateH  of  the  Harem. 

He  has  a  wife  and  two  children.  H  is  eon  is  on 
a  mission,  and  the  daughter,  a  little  girl  of  thir- 
teen, is  an  invalid.  Mrs.  Spragne  is  a  model 
New-England  housewife.  She  has  toiled  early 
and  late  to  procure  the  comforts,  and  Kome  of 
the  luxuries  of  life.  By  the  most  persevering  ef- 
fort, they  at  length  succeeded  in  building  a  beau- 
tiiVil  house,  and  Doctor  Sprague's  garden  if  the 
prettiest  in  Salt  Lake. 

The  family  removed  to  their  new  residence  in 
the  fall  of  1862,  and  had  but  just  furniuhed  it. 

By  the  Mormon  law  of  adoption,  the  property 
of  the  adopted  child  belongs  to  the  father,  or  is 
under  his  control.  Dr.  Spragne  is  the  adopted 
■on  of  Brigham  Young.*  His  whole  property  is 
worth  not  less  than  $10,000. 

Mrs.  Emeline  Free  Young  has  been  very  mel- 
ftndholy  tinoe  Brigham  married  Amelia.    Her 


^^4i&i^ 


,f.  ;r;^;..;-s.,.^;>«;..s-.-J-; 


■v^^ .  M&:  ''■J^''~^^i 


■  pifll ' 


[■  FARWKBT. 

lience. 

D  Salt  Ijake,  which  « 
which  Yoniig  exer- 
bieots. 

an,  haB  been  at  Bait 
)nriDg  most  of  that 
Endowment  House, 
gs.    He  haB  also  had 
^nd   acted  hb  family 
[he  Harem, 
dren.    His  Bonis  on 
a  little  girl  ofthir 
Spragne  is  a  model 
3he  haB  toiled  early 
mtbrtB,  and  some  of 
most  perjtevering  ef- 
id  in  bnildiiig  a  beau- 
ague's  garden  if  the 

leir  new  reaidence  in 
lut  just  furnished  it. 
loption,the  property 
rs  to  the  father,  or  ia 
»rague  is  the  adopted 
lis  whole  property  is 

Bg  has  been  very  mel- 
larried  Amelia.    Her 


DB.   SPBAOUB. 


256 


health  continued  to  decline  until  it  was  thought 
advisable  to  remove  lier  fromthe  Lion  Honse 
the  scene  of  her  joyB  and  sorrow,  and  Bitnate  her 
more  pleasantly.  Accordingly  one  day  Brig- 
ham  called  on  Dr.  Spragne  and  wife,  and  coolly 
told  them  that  he  wanted  their  place  for  three  or 
tour  years,  for  Emeline,  until  he  could  build  her 
At  tlioend  of  that  time  they  could  have  it 


one. 


again,  and  in  the  meantime  they  could  live  in  the 
house  formerly  occupied  by  J.  M.  Grant,  which 
he  would  liave  repaired  for  their  use. 

The  hnsbaiid  and  wife  were  astoniBhed  and  con- 
founded at  this  request,  and  Mrs.  Sprague,  under 
the  first  impulse  of  her  indignation,  said  "she 
did  not  relish  the  idea  of  giving  up  her  honse  to 
p^ple  who  read«novel(»  every  day."  "Very  well," 
replied  the  Prophet,  "if  yon  prefer  to  incur  my 
displeasure  raUier  thvo  to  let  me  have  your 
home,  yon  <San  do  so."    With  this  he  left  them. 

The  Doctor  and  his  wife  began  thinking  thu 
matter  over.  It  would  never  do  to  incur  the  dis- 
pleasure of  brother  Brigham.  He  was  their  fa- 
ther in  this  world,  and  their  Ood  in  the  celestial 
kingdom.  Then  the  Doctor  was  advancing  in 
years,  and  should  he  lose  his  situation  in  tbe  En- 
dowment House  and  Ta'bomacle,  where  would  be 
the  support  for  himself  and  family  in  his  declin* 
ing  years!    He  had  served  his  adopted  tather  so 


^ 


3 


if?sUJifi**j&''^i*««^'  "^  ■ 


.■^.;'S-: 


'•^cS*^ 


1*^ 

'A 


f^Mm:}!Kf^m^^W^-M^ 


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266 


ADVXNTURBS  IN  THE  FAB  WS8T. 


m 


/ 


long  and  faithfally,  should  he  break  with  him 
nowl    It  would  rtbver  do;  so,  after  many  eleep- 
less  nights  and  mucli  an.  nish  wti  opirit,  he  made 
up  his  mind  to  make  the  sacridce.    Aj  to  Mrs. 
Sprague,  she  cared  nol;  for  herself,  but  her  poor 
siek  child!    She  had  lived  for  years  almost  en- 
tirely in  the  beautiful  gaisdeii,  and  hon'  could  she' 
leave^itnow?    With  frail  and  faltering  step  she 
had  wandered  amid  the  flowers  and  fruit,  cull- 
ing this  bright  geraninm  and  that  lovely  rose, 
plucking  this  beantifnl  strawberry,  and  thatlus. 
cions  bunch  of  grapes,  and  by  this  sweet  com 
mnnion  with  iluture,  the  child  seemed  to  receive 
afresh  the  life-giving  principle.    She  was  pow  to 
be  torn  from  her  little  paradise,  by  whom  and  for 
whatt    No  wonder  if  the  heart  of  the  mother 
grew  somewhat  stony  at  the  reflection. 

When  the  poor  girl  heard  that  she  must  leave 
these  ^'delightful  shade8,"8he  wept  until  oblivion 
wrapt  her  senses,  and  in  a  fit  of  convulsions,  she 
forgotf'fot  the  time  being,  at  least,  her  cruel  flite. 

The  sisters  came  to  sympathize  with  Sister 
Sprague;  said  it  was  too  bad.  "Sister  Sprague, 
it  is  too  bad,  but  you  had  better  do  it  than  to 
have  Brother  Brigham's  curse  resting  npon  you.'* 

Emeline,  who  is  really  very  kind-hearted, 
came  and  wept  witii  Sister  S.,  saying  she  did  not 
want  her  hoine,  **bnt  Brigham,"  said  she,  **bu 


^'a>if-*i 


FAB  WX8T. 

I  break  with  him 
after  many  sleep- 
wf  upirit,  he  made 
itice.  ks  to  Mrs. 
eeU',  but  her  DOor 
years  almost  en- 
.nd  how  could  she' 
faltering  step  she 
18  and  fruit,  cull- 
that  lovely  rose, 
erry,  and  thatlne. 

this  sweet  com 
seemed  to  receive 
I.  She  was  pow  to 
I,  by  whom  and  for 
art  of  the  mother 
■efleotion. 

hat  she  must  leave 
vept  until  oblivion 
of  convulsions,  she 
least,  her  cruel  &te. 
&thize  with  Sister 

"Sister  Spra^e, 
stter  do  it  than  to 
resting  upon  you.** 
very  kind-hearted, 
saying  she  did  not 
m,"  nid  she,  **hM 


THX  SWOBP  OF  TKB  ALMIOHTT. 


267 


set  his  mind  tipon  it,  and  we  don*t  any  of  us 
dareio  speak  to  him  about  it." 

Young  remained  inexorable — the  change  was 
made;  and  to-day  the  wbilome  favored  wife  and 
now  cast-off  mistress  of  Biiglmm  Young,  occu- 
pies the  beautiful  residence  of  Dr.  Sprague,  the 
fruit  of  his  m&ny  years  of  toil  and  economy. 

It  is  an  ordinary  thing  for  people  who  offend 
in  any  way  the  Archees  to  begot  out  of  the  way. 

The  order  is  given  to  "cut  them  off  just  under 
the  ch;a."  Brigbam  does  not  in  words  sanction 
this,  but  simply  crooks  his  little  finger  and  says 
••the  boys  know  their  business." 

When  John  D.  Lee,  and  his  "band"  had  got 
the  emigrants  from  Missouri  and  Arkansas  in 
such  a  position  that  he  knew  he  could  cut  them 
off  if  he  wanted  to  do  it  he  sent  a  courier  to 
Brigham  for  further  instruction.  Mrs.  Eme- 
line  Free  happened  to  bo  near  when  the  messen- 
ger arrived  and  foun^  out  his  business  and  got 
down  on  hf\r  knees  and  begged  for  the  lives  of 
these  emigiants,  but  she  could  not  move  the 
heart  of  this  cruel  king;  but  like  the  despot  of 
old  he  ordered  the  slaughter  to  go  on,  saying, 
"They  have  shed  the  blood  of  the  Saints  and  I 
command  you  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God  to  fol* 
low  these  cursed  gentiles  an9  disguised  as  In- 
dians attabk  them  and  with  the  arrows  of  the 


P!!PPi|!|y  JiUijf ji«Hlil*il««!4.v|' 


ADTBNTURB8  IK  THB  FAR  WEST. 


Almighty  make  a  clean  sweep  of  them  and  leave 
none  to  tell  the  tale."  Tea  know  the  resnlt. 
Thiiwas  the  richest  train  that  ever  crosiild  the 
plains  and  yon  can  see  any  day  among  the  lead- 
en of  this  people  the  pianos,  fine  clothing  and 
splendid  horses  and  carriages  which  were  taken 

frcia  them. 

"It  seems'*  said  I,  ^«that  these  people  stop  at 
no  crime  when  they  have  an  object  to  accom- 
plish." "No,"  said  he,  "they  consider  that  they 
•re  doing  God's  service  just  as  much  when  com- 
mitting a  mnrder  of  the  most  horrible  descrip- 
tion as  when  attending  divine  services  in  the 
tabernacle,  provided  they  are  under  the  instrnc- 
tions  ot  their  superiors.  The  other  day  I  was 
oonversing  with  a  man  high  in  the  Priesthood, 

and  he  eaid: 

"Bome  time  io  thesDinmer  Kit  1851, 1  wenttotbe  Mint,  in 
Btk  Lake  City,  on   bndnem.    Jolin  Kay  wm  there.    He 
had  diargp  of  tlie  Mint.   Tlw  bnilding  is  now  tnside  of 
Brigtwm'a  Wall    On  a  table,  a  little  to  one  side  of  the  room 
I  Mw  a  bomanakdetou  complete,  attached  by  wires.    laak- 
fld  bim  how  it  came  there.    After  some  reluctance,  he  stated 
that  it  was  the  skeleton  nf  an  emigrant,  whowaspassiiv 
throogh  SaltLake,  and  wbo  had  boasted  how  be  bad  assist, 
•d  in  peiaecating  the  Momons  in  Missouri.    He  said  he 
would  oootlDoe  to  persecute  them,  and  lived  for  that  pur. 
pose,  or  something  like  that.    Kay  said,  'We  askedBrigham 
what  we  v«n  to  do  with  bim.'   Crij^am  replied,  'He  sop> 
posed  iba  boys  knew  tlieir  badness.'   I  then  asked  Kay 
bow  they  managed  .v    Be  said  they  invited  tbeenigiaatto 


iS'JiL.  fe|i>'iA» 


.vj^^-  r'J^': "  -  'f'y-miitM'm 


:Xrrf-'  im*««iW*^-~" ' 


ps^^S^I 


E  FAR  WEST. 

t  of  tbem  and  leave 
know  the  result, 
lat  ever  cro6ll8ci  the 
ay  among  the  lead- 
,  fine  clothing  and 
I  which  were  taken 

hese  people  stop  at 
n  object  to  accom- 
f  consider  that  they 
18  mnch  when  ^m- 
st  horrible  descrip- 
^ine  services  in  the 
9  under  the  instrno- 
rhe  other  day  I  was 
1  in  the  Priesthood, 

51, 1  wenttottae  Mint,  in 
>tan  JLaj  was  there.    He 
tnilding  is  now  Inside  of 
(le  to  one  aide  of  the  room 
ittached  b;  wirea.    I  aak- 
lome  relactanoe,  he  atated 
ligrant,  whowaapassii^c 
oaated  how  be  had  aaaist 
in  lilisaouri.    He  said  he 
I,  and  lived  (or  ti»t  par. 
aaid,  'We  asked  Brij^ham 
3ri|^am  lepUed,  'He  sa^ 
leis.'   I  than  aaked  Kay 
hqr  invited  tbeenignatto 


ATX0CITIS8. 


269 


the  Mint,  to  lee  the  worka,  and  take  a  drink  with  them. 

"HaTik^;  arrived  there,  as  he  was  stepping  down  some 
atepa^which  led  to  the  fnmace,  Kay  stmck  him,  as  he  said 
on  the  top  of  the  head,  with  a  wooden  mallet,  which  knock- 
ed him  senseless.  He  did  not  say  how  he  proceeded  after 
that.    I  asked  liim  how  he  took  the  flesh  from  the  bones. 

"He  Bdd,  with  Titriol  and  lime. 

"I  have  often  heard  tbe  doctrine  of  cutting  the  throats  of 
apostates  preached  from  the  pulpit,  particularly  during  the 
year  1866,  when,  for  several  months,  I  scarcely  attended 
meeting  without  hearing  such  preaching.  They  would  say 
If  you  find  a  man  with  his  throat  cut.  pay  no  attention  to  it. 

"At  one  time,  my  life  was  threatened  by  a  Danite,  and 
his  intention  to  take  my  life  was  sanctioned  at  a  meeting, 
by  the  Bishop  and  authorities.  No  cause  was  alleged,  ex- 
cept a  trivial  remark  made  by  my  wife,  reflecting  slightly 
CO  one  of  theFirat  Presidents.  The  remark  had  been  ex- 
aggerated and  attributed  to  me,  and  although  it  was  fully 
explidned,  ]  was  followed  and  threatened  for  over  a  year. 

"At  that  time  my  wife  and  myself  were  memben  of  the 
Monon  Church,  in  good  standing." 

I  have  heard  a  great  deal  about  the  Danite  lead- 
ers, have  met  several  of  them,  and  I  must  say 
they  do  not  look  like  bad  men.  Bill  Hickman 
eame  in  one  evening  sat  down  and  took  my  little 
dhildren  on  his  knees  and  talked  to  them  in  a 
kindly  and  gentle  way  that  greatly  surprised  me, 

I  shuddered  to  see  this  hero  of  a  dozen  mur- 
ders sitting  familiarly  at  my  fireside.  What 
can  be  said  of  a  religion  that  will  turn  a  natur- 
ally good  man  into  a  fiend  of  hellt 


mwm^smm!^. 


■TWS" 


S60 


ASTXNTUBSS  IN   THX  FAB  VSBT. 


Bill  Hickman  L  one  of  the  most  notorious  of 
the  Danite  leaders.  He  is  a  man  of  medium  site, 
heavy  set,  of  florid  complexion,  troubled  of  late 
years  with  weak  eyes,  causing  liim  to  wear  gog- 
gles. He  is  now  about  fifty  years  oi  age.  He  is 
of  Southern  birth,  and  a  strong  secessionist,  but 
professes  much  friendship  for  the  United  States 
Government,  and  for  federal  officers.  He  is  wi- 
ly and  cunning,  with  much  of  the  maviier  in 
modOf  and  is  something  ota  Inwyer.  He  glories^ 
in  a  household  of  seven  *'women"  and  about  twen- 
ty children,  but  does  not  maintain  them  in  the 
highest  style. 

Porter  Bockwell,  another  noted  character,  is 
somewhat  of  the  teme  style  of  Hickman.  Short, 
erof  stature,  with  the  Utah  floridity  of  com- 
plexion, and  very  voluble  in  conversation.  Any- 
thing that  is  all  right  with  Bockwell,  is  "on  the 
squaro."  It  is  "wheat,"  and  nearly  every  act 
and  expression  of  a  stranger,  is  of  that  character. 

Bobert  T.  Burton,  Sheriff  of  Salt  Lake  County, 
and  Collector  of  Internal  Bevenue,  who  bids 
fidr  to  rival  or  outdo  all  the  others  in  his  lawless 
deeds  is  a  tall,  wiiy  man,  one  it  would  be  hard 
to  hit  with  a  bullet.  He  is  cool  and  imperturb- 
able; in  fact,  never  thrown  off  his  balance,  never 
wanting  in  ease  of  an  emergency.  No  fitt«r  per- 
son to  oarry  out  the  plans  of  Young  ooutt  be 


a;a(ii^,-sr-Th;a^l   iriTliii i'  -><"< 


B  FAB  VS8T. 

most  notorions  of 
iin  of  medium  site, 
n,  troubled  of  late 
^  him  to  wear  gog- 
iars  oi  age.  He  is 
g  secessionist,  bnt 
the  United  States 
ifficers.  He  is  wi- 
if  the  ttuiviter  in 
wyer.  He  glories^ 
i"  and  abont  twen- 
ntain  them  in  the 

loted  character,  is 
Hickman.    Short. 

floriditj  of  com- 
nrersation.  Any- 
ockwell,  is  "on  the 

nearly  every  act 
B  of  that  oharaoter. 
'  Salt  Lake  County, 
Revenue,  who  bids 
thersin  his  lawless 
B  it  would  be  hard 
K>1  and  iippertnrb> 
'  his  balance,  never 
[Cj.  ISo  fitter  per- 
f  Young  ooutt  b« 


fIU>  MANNSBBD  MXV. 


961 


ft>imd  witibin  or  without  the  Territory,  and  upon 
him  Brigham  relies  implicitly.  With  or  with- 
out a  "writ,"  he  is  always  ready. 

The  history  of  the  rise  and  progress  of  the  re- 
ligion of  Mahomet,  as  well  as  of  most  of  the  re- 
ligions of  the  past,  furnishes  us  with  abundant  in- 
stances of  the  crimes  which  fanatical  zeal,  inspir- 
ed by  what  is  supposed  to  be  divine  revelation, 
will  lead  men  to  commit.  The  enemies  of  the 
Lord  and  His  annointed  are  to  them  no  mord 
than  the  <*addor  in  the  path,"  and  they  would  cut 
tihem  off  with  as  much  zeal  as  they  would  perform 
any  other  religious  rite,  -^he  blood  of  their  pro- 
phet cries  from  the  ground  for  vengeance  on  his 
murderers,  and  these  bold  defenders  of  the  &ith 
will  stick  at  no  crime  until  they  have  destroyed 
and  laid  waste  the  land,  and  the  people  that  have 
so  cruelly  wronged  them.  This  feeling  was  at 
tho  bottom  of  the  Mountain  Meadow  massacre, 
than  bvhich,  there  is  no  crime  more  fiendish, 
more  dreadful  and  moretreadhefbunittaUhistory. 


<' 


■'i 


£g-.f|p:&;.i..'.i,^il'fl\'^>^-^  J-'-*-^ JhifailiiM 


iscir^rsTJ^s?^ 


OHAPTER  XXn. 


800IXTY  IN  THX  SIKBRAB. 
Fiom  Mrs.  Burlingame*B  JonmaL 

I  have  been  so  absorbed  in  the  a&irs  around 
me,  so  mach  interested  in  the  religion,  cnstoms 
and  doings  of  "this  peculiar  people,"  that  I  have 
almost  forgotten  my  friends  who  crossed  the 
plains  with  ns. 

Miss  Julia  has^written  me  a  long  letter  from 
her  home  in  the  Sierras,  which  I  will  writedown 
here  that  it  may  be  in  a  form  for  convenient  re- 
ference. 

aiBBBi.  SBMIMABT,  JaN.  15th,  18^^^ 

My  Det^r  Sister, 

When  I  arrived  here  I  found  Aunt  Eixde, 
waiting  to  receive  me  with  oj.»en  arms.  She  is 
one  of  the  dearest  and  best  of  women.  9he  is 
just  the  kind  of  a  go-aphead  woman . yon  would 


iM 


„jl,aJii^.i,^»l)lt.-i-^» 


«  iSfTi^H'^!,  b!^HVP 


^4 


BBRAB. 

b'i  JonmaL 

the  a&irs  around 
» religion,  onBtoms 
Bople,"  that  I  have 

who  crossed  the 

along  letter  from 
li  I  will  writedown 
for  convenient  re> 


1,  18fi? 


found  Aunt  Eiflde, 
0).)en  arms.  She  is 
of  women.  $he  is 
woman ,  jon  wonld 


Ma^ 


^m 


^^ 


t « f  P' 


OBBAT  MSN. 


268 


like.  She  is  Principal  of  Sierra  Seminary,  a 
large  and  flonrishing  school  for  young  ladies  and 
a  heavy  dealer  in  Mining  Stocks.  Got.  Nye 
says  that  Mies  Olapp  is  one  of  the  shrewdest  op- 
erators in  stocks  he  ever  knew.  Her  Seminary 
is  the  center  of  the  social  world  and  in  her  beau- 
tiful and  elegant  apartments  are  frequently  gath- 
ered the  great  men  of  this  region. 

Hero  politics,  literature,  science  and  roligion 
are  freely  discussed  and  no  one  is  tabooed  on  ao> 
count  of  his  opinions. 

I  must  give  you  some  account  of  our  holiday 
festivities.  On  Christmas  eve  we  held  our  dos- 
ing reception.  The  examinations  were  over  and 
the  evening  was  devoted  to  music,  dancing  and 
social  entertainmout.  Many  ot  our  patrons  were 
here  and  I  assure  you  they  were  well  pleased 
with  the  manner  in  which  their  daughters  had 
been  trained.  We  had  some  very  unique  char- 
acters present,  Gov.  Nye,  Senator  Johns,  Gen- 
eral Jordan,  Col.  Pniy,  Judge  Seattle,  Capl 
Mounts,  Col.  tellers  and  several  membera  of  Jthe 
legislature.  There  are  no  plain  citizens  here. 
All  wear  titles,  with  as  much  ease  and  nonchal- 
ance as  they  wear  their  watch  guards.  Several 
of  the  gentlemen  considered  it  fheir  duty  to  play 
the  agreeable  to  your  humble  servant  Gen. 
Jordan,  a  bonanza  king  was  exceedingly  gracioui 


■ft 


n.:> 


mm 


M'.!ll.iV"'  II 


rmmajf'^. .  ■  pf  ^y  pff';.?? 


264 


ADTKNTUBES  IN  THK  FAB  WK8T. 


ftnd  told  me  rather  in  confidence  that  his  mines 
were  the  richest  in  the  world  bat  that  he  thonght 
best  to  be  a  little  qniet  abont  it  for  the  present. 

He  said  that  his  wife  should  blaze  with  dia- 
monds and  have  the  finest  "outfit"  in  all  Paris. 

This  was  rather  suggestive  for  a  single  man 
of  60  and  I  felt  a  little  blosh  creeping  up  into 
my  cheek.  As  soon  as  possible  I  turned  the  con- 
vertation  and  addressed  myself  to  Gapt  Mounts 
who  is  quite  a  character  here.  He  has  made  his 
*'pile"  in  mining  phrase  and  instead  of  branch- 
ing out  he  is  looking  about  him  with  great  cau- 
tion. I  said,  Gapt.  I  suppose  you  will  be  buy- 
ing into  some  of  the  bonanzas  soon?  "No"  said 
he,  "I  shall  not  go  into  anything  new  unless  it 
is  a  ^dead  thing,"  in  fact  said  he  "it  must  be 
VEBT  DEAD.*'  I  think  I  will  go  down  to  the  land 
of  big  apples  and  pretty  girls,  get  me  a  wife  and 
settle  down."    Sensi I )le  Captain! 

Senator  Johns  and  Judge  Beattiewere  discus- 
sing tiie  political  situation  and  as  they  were  on 
different  sides  and  both  candidates  for  the  U.  S. 
Senate  their  language  at  times  became  more  for- 
cible than  eleg»nt,  though  I  must  give  western 
men  tbo  credit  of  showing  a  hearty  appreciation 
of.  and  genuine  respect  for  the  sex. 

These  men  are  wholesouled,  brave,  generous 
to  a  fault  and  though  not  quite  so  i^efined  in 


P^^;-"^^- 


ft  — • 


E  FAS  WKST. 

ice  that  his  mioM 
it  that  he  thonght 
t  for  the  preaent. 
[d  blaze  with  dia- 
iitfit'*  in  all  Parii. 
for  a  ftiogle  man 
creeping  up  into 

>  I  turned  the  con- 
f  to  Gapt  Mounts 

He  has  made  his 
instead  of  branch- 
m  with  great  oau- 

yoQ  will  be  buy- 
soon?  '<No"Baid 
ling  new  unless  it 
id  he  *'it  must  be 

>  down  to  the  land 
get  me  a  wife  and 
in! 

eattie  were  discus- 
d  as  they  were  on 
lates  for  the  U.  S. 

became  more  for- 
nust  give  western 
aarty  appreciation 

sex. 

,  brave,  generous 
lite  so  I'efinedin 


mtW  TBAB  OALLKBS. 

tnanrur  are  more  truly  noble  and  polite  than 
their  eastern  brethren. 

After  the  exercises  an  ele^nt  collation  was 
served.  Music  and  dancing,  games  and  cards, 
and  social  intercourse,  according  to  th0  taste  of 
the  guest,  made  the  evening  a  verj  delightful 
one  and  long  to  be  remembered  by  those  who 
participated  in  this  pleasant  reunion. 

I   must  tell  you  of  our  New  Year  callers. 

Miss  Olapp  is  a  great  favorite  here  and  as  ev- 
ery body  feels  at  liberty  to  make  calls  on  his 
lady  friends  on  the  first  day  of  the  year  we  had 
a  decided  variety  I  do  assure  you. 

Our  first  caller  was  Capt.^  Brown.  He  was 
one  of  those  long,  lean,  cadaverous  yankees  with 
a  great  many  peculiarities.  "A  happy  new  year 
Oapt"  said  Miss  Clapp,  '*how  are  your  mines 
doingr  <^I  think"  said  the  Capt.  "that  we  shall 
soon  strike  it  rich  and  I  shall  go  down  east  with 
a  pocket  full  of  rocks  1" 

The  Gapt.  represents  a  large  class  who  are  al. 
ways  just  going  to  strike  "pay  rock"  but  never  do. 

Gol.  Sellers  next  arrived.  He  was  gorgeous 
in  black  dress  suit,  white  vest  and  lavender  kidsT 

"Qood  morning  ladies"  said  the  Col.  "and  many 
happy  reurns.  I  am  so  burdened  with  busi- 
ness, have  so  many  men  coming  to  see  me  about 
my  mines  that  I  had  to  transcend  the  laws  of  et- 


^jijjijSJafciiiiitiSKs. ;  ;i*iau. 


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iquette  and  make  a  morning  call.*'  I  asked  th« 
Ool.  where  hit  mines  were  located.  ''"Well  said 
he  the;  are  in  the  Sky-]!iight  district,  a  new  bo- 
nanza my  dear  lady,  a  great  thing,  the  greatest 
discovery  of  the  age;  in  fact  "there  are  millions  in 
them.'*  "Have  you  stmck  a  trne  fissnre  vein," 
■aid  Miss  Olapp,  and  what  is  its  widthf'  <'Well" 
■aid  the  Ool.  *'we  have  indications  which  are  nn. 
mistakable  and  oar  men  are  very  sangnine  that 
we  are  abont  to  open  the  champion  mine  of  the 
world.*'  The  Ool.  is  at  present  stopping  at  the 
boarding-honse  of  a  lady  to  whom  he  has  sold 
mining  shares  in  '^The  8ky-Light*'  at  a  hundred 
cents  on  the  dollar. 

There  is  *^  large  class  of  such  adventurers  who 
live  by  their  wits  and  by  imposing  on  the  good 
nature  and  credulity  of  honest  but  simple  heart* 
ed  people. 

Our  next  caller  was  <*Dnnbar.*'  He  came  in 
slyly  and  with  considerable  embarrassment  and 
after  a  few  words  of  salutation  drew  out  from  un- 
der his  big  coat,  a  red  bandanna,  full  of  choice 
red  apples  which  he  begged  to  have  us  take  say- 
ing "I  reckon  there  aint  nuthin*  no  better'n  these 
ere  apple*  this  side  the  States.'*  We  thanked 
him  kindly  and  made  him  as  much  at  home 
•■  the  Governors,  Judges,  Oolonels,Oaptains  and 
Brigadier  6enei»is  who  thronged  ourparlorv, 


^i^MiktaL.^M.:S^. 


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FAB  WIST. 

1."    iMkedthe 

ted.    ''WellBaid 

istrict,  a  new  bo- 

liQg,  the  greatest 

sre  are  millions  in 

me  fiasnre  vein," 

widthr'   «WelP 

ons  which  are  nn. 

ery  sanguine  that 

ipion  mine  of  the 

>t  stopping  at  the 

rhom  he  has  sold 

ght"  at  a  hundred 

h  adyentnrers  who 
)Osing  on  the  good 
i  bnt  simple  heart- 
tar."  He  came  in 
mbarrassment  and 
drew  out  from  nn- 
ma,  fall  of  choice 
0  have  ns  take  say- 
\*  no  better'n  these 
iB."  We  thanked 
as  much  at  home 
^nels,  Captains  and 
onged  oorparlorv, 


•^^iii£abi.is^''^'^i^'^'-^'^ 


VBB  OOMSTOOl. 


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from  early  morning  until  late  at  night  Towards 
night  we  received  a  call  from  Col.  Danford,  Snp> 
erintendent  of  The  Gonsolidated  Bonanza  Mines, 
at  Virginia  Oity.  He  is  a  model  gentleman,  a 
thorough  man  of  the  world  and  splendid  bnsi- 
ness  manager.  Ho  invited  as  to  visit  his  mines 
and  we  have  accepted ;  so  I  will  keep  this  letter 
open  until  our  retr'-n  in  order  to  give  you  an  ao* 
oonntofonr  jo^ 

Thuibday,  Jan.  21st.  1868. 

Oh  what  a  splendid  time  we  have  had!  I  had  ■ 
no  idea  of  the  beauty  and  grandeur  of  mountain 
soenery  nntil  I  came  on  this  trip.  We  have 
climbed  higher,  higher  and  at  last  reached  the 
Queen  Oity  of  this  wonderful  region.  As  we 
slowly  wound  onr  way  up  the  mountains,  long 
lines  of  teams  came  down  loaded  with  the  pre- 
oions  ore  from  which  millions  were  to  be  ex- 
tracted.   Everything  was   bustle,  lite,  actirity. 

We  soon  reached  the  famous  Comstock  Lode. 
Great  piles  of  rock  were  to  be  seen  ii  every 
direction,  most  of  which  wf>o  ready  to  send  to  the 
mills.  When  all  was  ready  we  prepared  to  de- 
Boend  the  shaft  of  the  Comstock.  Down,  down 
we  went  nntil  day-light  disappeared  and  then  a 
fidnt  glimmer  from  the  'Mower  level  lights"  was 
visible.  We  weile  at  the  bottom  and  about  1000 
ft.  below  the  snr&ce  of  the  earth.    A  perceptible 


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differrnce  in  temperature  exists  at  this  point  and 
hmn  witness  to  thotlieory  that  the  center  of  the 
etirth  is  a  molten  mass  of  metals.  After  loci 
ing  aronnd  at  the  rich  depobits  of  silver  rook 
which  seemed  inezhanstible,  we  were  glad  to  a- 
gain  reach  t&rra  ^na^  and   the  light  of  daj. 

We  liad  a  delightful  ride  down  the  monntain, 
and  as  the  stage  dashed  aronnd  the  sharp  corners 
of  the  Jutting  roclc  we  could  look  up  t«nd  see 
mountains  rising  and  towering  over  us  aud  look- 
iiig  down  we  conid  t)ehold  a  yawning  chn^m 
thousands  of  feet  deep,  ready  to  receive  us,  if  oai 
trusty  steeds  should  make  a  sinf^le  misstep,  aud 
thus  at  once  close  our  earthly  career. 

Here  we  are  at  home  once  more  and  long  shall 
I  remember  my  visit  to  the  Oomstock  Lode  and 
Vii^inia  City.  1  shall  probably  go  to  San  Fran- 
cisco next  spring.    Love  to  yon  and  yours, 

From  your  Sister, 
Julia  Bnrlingamo. 

I  was  quietly  sitting  at  home  n  few  days  ago 
when  I  was  agreeably  surprised  to  receive  a  call 
firom  Mr.  and  Mrs.  JBradish  on  their  way  home 
to  Chicago.  I  was  glad  to  hear  from  many  of 
our  party  who  had  gone  on  to  Califomia  whild 
we  had  remained  at  Salt  Lake. 

Mr.  Patrick  had  gone  on  to  the  Sandwich  Is- 
lands for  his  health,  Prof.  Belfield  was  engaged 


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at  the  center  of  flie 
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d  the  light  of  day. 
down  the  monntaio, 
md  the  sharp  corners 
aid  look  up  !tnd  see 
ingover  as  and  look- 
d  a  yawning  chn$*n) 
y  to  receive  tia,  if  our 
a  sin^rle  misstep,  t\id 
i\j  caveer. 

e  more  and  long  shall 
e  Oomstock  Lode  and 
bably  go  to  San  Fran- 
»  jon  and  jonrs, 
»m  your  Sister, 
Jalia  finrlingamo. 
borne  n  few  days  ago 
rised  to  receive  a  call 
h  on  their  way  home 
>  hear  from  many  of 
n  to  California  whil4 
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in  locating  and  working  mines  in  Galifornia,  and 
Mr.  Ooodhue,  was  now  editor  of  a  leading  Daily. 

The  Brinks  were  living  in  Sacramento,  and 
Miss  Julia,  as  we  had  before  learned,  had  jnst 
been  married  to  a  leading  lawyer  in  San  Fran- 
cisco. We  had  heard  but  little  from  her  lately, 
she  being,  as  we  snppoeed,  too  busy  for  letter 
writing.  Mrs.  Bradish  now  gave  us  a  full  ac- 
count of  Miss  Julia's  stay  in  San   Francisco. 

She  said  <^When  Miss  J  alia  arrived,  she  was 
immediately  received  into  the  choicest  society  in 
the  city.  Gapt.  and  Mrs.  Thome  became  much 
interested  iu  her  and  insisted  upon  making  her 
a  member  of  their  household.  They  have  one  of 
the  most  luxurions  homes  on  the  coast;  nothing 
that  money  can  buy  is  wanting  to  adorn  and 
beautify  it  Miss  Julia  as  the  young  lady  friend 
of  Mrs.  Thome  was  the  admired  of  all  admirers. 

Hec  wit,  learning,  beauty  and  accomplishments 
here  had  full  play.«  She  conversed  in  several 
languages  with  the  Gapt.'s  guests,  she  entertain- 
ed tiiem  with  piano  music  and  accompanied  her 
lovely  voice  wil  h  her  "light  guitar."  Many  ad- 
mirers, hovered  around  her.  She  received  th« 
attentions  of  all  with  charming  naivete  and  con- 
descension but  gave  no  decided*  encouragement 
to  any.  Gol.  Preigh  laid  his  heart  and  $100,000 
at  her  fiwt  bnt  aho   kindly  told  him  that  aha 


.W''i'iiv^'wSV*'^3il,i;^M->^5^? 


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▲DTSNTUBI8  III  THK  VAB  WMT, 


could  not  accept  him  but  should  always  regard 
him  as  a  good  friend.  Many  a  heart  pang  was 
endflred  and  many  offers  made  only  to  be  reject- 
ed. Mining  kings,  millionaires  ■  with  their  dia- 
monds, stocks,  gold  and  bonds  were  all  alike  - 
passed  by  and  Miss  Julia's  heart  remained  her 
own  possession.  But  lo,  a  new  Richmond  came 
on  the  scene.  "Miss  Jnlia,"  said  Oapt.  Thomo 
at  an  eviening  reception,  "allow  me  to  introduce 
to  you  Mr.  Bndolpb  G.  Herrington,  a  mem- 
ber of  the  San  Francisco^  bar."  A  pleased  smile 
lighted  up  her  expressive  features  as  she  bowed 
gracefully  and  extended  her  jeweled  hand.  Mr. 
Herrington  was  at  once  struck  with  her  beauty, 
grace  and  many  accomplishments,  and  it  was  not 
difficult  to  see  that  the  admiration  was  mutual 

He  is  a  most  excellent  man,  a  fine  scholar, 
with  a  keen  wit  and  brilliant  intellect.  He  is 
not  rich  but  has  what  is  better  than  money,  an 
ability  to  make  it  This  aci^uaintanoe  Was  not 
long  in  ripening  into  love  and  it  was  soon  un- 
derstood  in  society  circles  that  the  Thome  Man- 
sion was  to  be  the  scene  of  a  brilliant  wedding. 

The  evening  came  at  length  and  sodety  was  in 
a  flutter.  Gards  were  out  for  a  large  reception, 
but  the  ceremony  was  to  be  performed  in  church. 

The  Rev.  Dr.  Wiltheron  united  the  happy  pair 
and  then  the  invited  gueats  repaired  to  the  mun- 


"ff'i.y." 


IBVABWIST, 

[>nld  always  regard 
f  a  heart  pang  was 
e  only  to  be  reject- 
[ree  ■  with  their  dia- 
nds  were  all  alike- 
leart  remained  her 
)w  Richmond  came 
'  oaid  Oapt.  Thomo 
ow  me  tointrodnoe 
Brrington,  a  mem- 
"  A  pleased  smile 
tares  as  she  bowed 
jeweled  hand.  Mr. 
:k  with  her  beauty, 
tents,  and  it  was  not 
iration  was  mntnaL 
nan,  a  fine  scholar, 
Qt  intellect.  He  is 
ter  than  money,  an 
^oaintanoe  w*as  not 
imd  it  was  soon  nn- 
It  the  Thome  Man- 
a  brilliant  wedding. 
1  and  eodety  was  in 
»r  a  large  reception, 
erformed  in  ehueh. 
sited  the  happy  pair 
epairdd  to  tibe  mu- 


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sionofOapt  Thome. 

A  most  beantifal  sight  greeted  onr  eyes  as  we 
drew  up  before  the  house.  Colored  lights  re- 
fleeted  from  prismatic  glass,  threw  h  most  be- 
witching charm  over   all  surrounding  objects. 

The  chandeliers  were  composed  of  flowers  so 
arranged  that  their  own  natural  colors  were  re- 
flected by  the  light 

The  banquet  was  simply  superb  and  all  enjoy- 
ed the  hearty  hospitality  of  the  host  But  every- 
thing must  come  to  an  end,  and  so  the  wedding 
over,  ihe  guests  departed,  one  by  one,  leaving 
our  hero  and  heroine  to  commence  the  battle 
of  life  much  as  all  those  who  have  gone  before 
tnd  as  all  those  will  who  shall  oome  after  them." 


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CHAPTER  XXm. 
From  Mrs.  Barlipgame's  Journal. 

TBI  MTBSIOirABIES  AKD  TBB  MOBUONS. 

Gen.  Connor  has  sent  a  company  of  his  men 
up  to  Soda  Springs  to  establish  a  colony  of  the 
Morriiites  and  the  Federal  officers,  and  Oentile 
merchants  have  formed  a  joint  stock  company 
and  have  famished  these  people  with  provisions, 
farming  implements,  seeds  and  everything  neces- 
sary to  enable  them  to  get  a  start 

Mr.  Bnrlingame  has  gone  with  the  colony  to 
look  after  them,  lay  ont  a  town  and  see  that  Uieir 
rights  in  the  land  are  protected. 

The  day  that  Mr.  Burlingame  left  Salt  Lake 
City,  he  met  Elder  Briggs,  the  missionary  from 
'*The  Tme  Latter  Day  Saints,''  who  have  remain- 
ed in  Illinois,  and  are  under  the  Presidency  of 


r".  ^.« 


•rBf^pPf^T-''- 


XIIl. 

le'g  Journal. 

rBB  HOBUON8. 

ompany  of  his  men 
lieh  a  colony  of  the 
ifiicera,  and  Oentile 
tnt  stock  company 
pie  with  provisions, 
id  everything  neces- 
Btart 

with  the  colony  to 
n  and  see  that  tiieir 
ed. 

(Nine  left  Salt  Lake 
:he  missionary  from 
,''  who  have  reraain- 
■  the  Presidency  of 


BLOIR  BBIOOB. 


878 


Joseph  Smith  Jr.  £ld«r  Briggt  is  President 
of  the  Twelve  Apostles  and  ooinipies  much  the 
game  position  that  Panl  did  in  the  early  church. 

Mr.  Bnrlingame  became  a  good  deal  interest, 
ed  in  his  plan  of  work  and  as  he  was  going  away 
he  told  the  Elder  that  he  had  better  call  and  see 
me  and  I  would  do  what  I  could  to  help  him. 

He  is  a  man  of  great  energy  and  heroism,  and 
takes  hold  of  his  mighty  task,  as  though  it  were 
but  the  work  of  a  summer  day.  Nowhere  can  be 
found  a  batter  exmpUiioatioAof  the  salf-saerifice 
and  sublime  heroism  of  the  OhristianB  of  the 
Middle  Ages. 

I  said,  ''Elder  Briggs  I  have  two  questions  to 
ask  you  before  I  can  promise  to  do  anything  to 
further  your  mission  here.  Have  you  come  here 
to  teach  loyalty  to  the  government  of  the  United 
States,  and  to  do  everything  in  your  power  to 
break  up  polygamyt" 

He  replied,  "The  fhlness  of  time  has  come," 
when  the  true  church  with  the  son  of  onr  desd 
Prophet  at  ito  head  shall  again  be  established  and 
the  wicked  and  lustful  Pretender  overthrown. 

«I  am  here  to  uphold  the  laws  of  my  country 
and  to  break  up  that  "abomination"  whioh  Brig- 
hun  and  his  corrupt  satellites  have  engrafted  on 
theehurchi 

"lam  satisfied  that  your  mission  is  good  and 


:•  '^w- 


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ADVBNTURBS  IN  THB  VAB  WXST. 


I  will  do  an  I  esn  do  to  help  700.  What  an 
tii9  dootrines  of  your  ehiirehP'  He  replied, 
**T1ie  following  are  the  Artidea  of  faith  of  the 
Ohnroh  of  Jesna  Ohrist  of  Latter  Day  Saints,  un- 
der the  l^residenoy  of  Joseph  Smitii,  son  of  Jo- 
seph the  Martyr: 

**We  bellMTa  in  Qod,  the  Etenml  Ftthnr,  and  his  Bon  Je- 
SBi  Christ,  and  in  the  H0I7  Ohoet. 

"We  batiere  tiist  men  will  be  poniahed  tor  their  own  aina 
and  not  for  Adam'«  tramgrewiona. 

''Wa  baUara  tiiat  thnmgh  the  atonement  of  Obriat,  all 
maaliind  may  be  aared  hj  obedience  to  the  lawa  and  otd^ 
naaoaa  of  tlia  goapel. 

"Wa  bdiere  that  theae  ordinanoaa  ttnt  Isti  Faith  in  the 
Lord  Jaaoa  Ohriat;  8d.  Repentanoe;  8d.  Baptism  t^  immer- 
sion for  the  remiiaiaa  of  sins;  4th.  Laying  on  of  bands  for 
tha  aUt  of  tba  Ho^  B|^t;  8th.  The  LoitTa  Sapper. 

"  Wa  beUere  that  men  most  be  oalied  of  Ood,  by  inspi- 
ratloo,  and  by  htying  <»  of  handa  by  those  who  are  doly 
eommissioned  to  preaoh  the  goapel,  and  administer  in  the 
ordinancea  thereof* 

"Wa  belieTe  in  the  aame  osgantawtion  thateiisted  in  the 
primittve  chueh,  Tis.:  ApMtlea,  Prophata,  Paatora,  Teaeh- 
ata,  Xfangdiats  te. 

"Wo  beileveln  the  powera  and  gUta  at  the  ereriaating 
gospel,  Tia. :  the  gift  of  f ai<li,  diacousiag  of  apirits,  propb- 

S,  rsfnlation,  Tiaions,  haaUiig,  toognea  and  theinlan»«t- 
M  of  tongaaa,  wisdom,  oharity,  brotherly  low.  tTo. 

"WebeUere  the  word  of  Ood  reoonled  in  the  Bible:  wt 
also  beilaffa  in  the  word  of  God  reoorded  in  the  Book  of 
Mormoo,  and  In  all  other  good  booka. 

"We  Mieve  all  that  God  baa  reraaledL  all  thathedoea 
now  rsfMl,  and  w»  heUere  that  ha  will  yet  reveal  many 
more  great  and  important  tbinga  pertaining  to  the  kingdom 
God  and  msssiah'a  Beooad  ooming. 

**Wa  believe  in  the  literal  gatheifaig  of  Isiael,  and  the  laa- 
tontiOB  oT  the  tea  trlbea;  that  Zion  will  ha  eatabUahednp- 
en  ths  Waalara  Oontinent;  that  caurlat  irtll  rrign  pecsonal& 
imon  the  earth  Urn  a  thousand  yean;  and  that  the  oam 
wiO  be  vanewed,  and  reoeiTe  Ita  paiadisaieal  akry. 

"Wo  baHava  in  the  Utsial  naomotkia  of  tSs  bodjt  ttM« 


,-i'»'^-    h-:T:,^.^. 


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[K  FAB  WXBT. 

Ip  70a.  What  vn 
vhl"  He  replied, 
dee  of  faith  nfthe 
tter  Day  Saints,  iin- 
h  Smitli,  ton  of  Jo* 

FUher,  and  his  Bon  J«- 

liahed  for  their  own  tim 

itOMment  of  Ohriit,  all 
ne  to  ttM  laws  ud  oidi* 

IS  an:  Isti  Faith  in  the 
1  8d.  Baptism  by  immer- 
Laying  on  of  hands  for 
« lionrs  Sapper, 
called  of  Ood,  by  inspi* 
I  by  those  who  are  doly 
il,  and  administer  in  the 

lattoi  that  eiitted  in  the 
ropbeta,  Faatots,  Teach- 

gifts  of  the  everiasting 
nising  of  spirits,  proph- 
Dcnes  and  the  inlerpret- 
orotherly  lore,  <f  0. 
Boorded  in  the  Bible:  wa 
reooidediothe  Bot*  of 
ks. 

iTsaML  all  that  he  does 
he  will  yet  ivreal  many 
ntaining  to  the  kingdom 

lag  of  Israel,  and  the  res' 
»wUi  be  establUhed  ap- 
iristiMl  rsign  penonaltr 
an;  and  that  the  eaMa 
aradisalcalgkwy. 
eetioa  of  t£e  body;  that 


■mUN  SAOBIFIOl. 


876 


re  agsin  until  the  thousand  years  are  eipbvd. 

Bin  being  subject  to  kings,  queens,  prssi* 

and  nu^Hstrates;  in  obeytng,  hmoring,  and 


tte  dead  in  Christ  win  rise  first,  and  that  the  rest  of  the 
dead  do  not  live  agsin  until  the  thousand  years  are  eipfared. 

"We  beliew  f 
dents,  mlers,  a 
tutkUHtng  th$  Ian, 

"We  believe  in  being  TirtuouH,  chaste,  temperate,  bener- 
olant,  and  in  doing  good  to  all  men. 

"FsteU^ (As  ekurth  in  Vtaft, undtrthtprmidmeyefBHQ- 
Aom  Young,  June  tmotilatiud  from  thetrwordtrqf  th.  gaptl. 

"  W«  bdme  ihat  ths  doetrtnu  of  polygamy,  hunum  taenfiet, 
or  kiiUng  men  to  mne  thorn,  Adam  betng  Ood,  Utah  being  Vr 
on,  0r  tlif  gaihning  plaetfor  the  lainti,  are  doetrinee  of  devih, 
instituted  by  wicked  men,  for  the  accomplisbment  of  their 
01m  hulf  ul  desires,  and  with  a  Tiew  to  their  personal  ag- 
Kiandizenient. 

"  F«  Minw  tia  M>v  ***•  0fuf  foyirf  to  Ms  0oefnMN«n<  ^  As 
UniUd  Stalot,  and  have  no  sympathy  or  fellowship  for  the 
treasonable  praeticea  or  wicked  abominati<»ia  indorsed  by 
Bri^uuD  Tonng  and  his  follawers." 

"It  is  claimed  here"  I  said  "that  polygamy  waa 
established  by  Joseph  Smith,  and  practised  so- 
oretly  and  that  the  Revelation  on  the  Celestial 
marriage  was  made  to  him."  With  much  indig- 
nation he  replied  "This  is  but  one  of  the  false  and 
hellish  dootrinea  that  Brigham  Yonnghas  foisted 
npon  the  Ohnroh.  He  has  arrogated  to  himself 
the  title  and  power  of  God.  He  has  promulga- 
ted the  terrible  doctrine  of  human  sacrifice  for 
the  remission  of  sins.  Jedediah  M.  Grant  sec- 
ond connsf  ^  ic  said  in  a  sermon  not  long  ago: 

"Brethren  t-i^ct  '^iaters,  we  want  yon  to  repent  and  forsake 
year  sins.  And  .'ou  who  have  committed  sins  that  cannot 
be  fioiglTen  through  baptism,  let  your  bk>od  be  shed,  and 
let  the  smoke  ascend,  that  the  incense  thereof  may  come  up 
befcn  God  as  an  atonement  for  your  sins,  and  that  the  sin* 
BMfl  in  Ziflo  miv  *M  afraid.'* 


."i 


'j'liyy^ffp-^---^-  - 


i 


276 


ADVBMTUaiS  IN  THB  FAB  WIST. 


'  Again:— 

"W«  hvn  been  trytog  kng  enough  with  Uito  pec^le,  end 
I  go  in  for  letting  the  ewmrd  of  the  Almighty  be  wneheethed, 
not  only  in  word,  but  in  deed." 

In  aeoordance  with  snoh  bloody  teaching,  it 
is  said  that  an  altar  of  saorifioe  was  aotnally  built 
bv  Grant,  in  the  temple  block,  upon  which  these 
hnman  sacrifices  were  to  be  made.  On  the  21st 
of  September,  1866,  Grant  said;— 
.  "I  aay  theie  ere  men  and  women  here  tbst  I  would  adviie 
to  go  to  the  President  immediately,  and  atlt  him  to  appoint 
a  committeo  to  attend  to  their  oaac;  and  then  let  a  place  be 
ielected,  and  let  that  committee  ahcd  their  blood." 

This  horrible  proposal  to  immolate  npon  the 
altar  of  sacrifice  the  erring  saints,  was  fully  en- 
dorsed by  Brigham  Tonng  as  follows:— 

"There  are  sins  that  men  commit  for  which  they  cannot 
ieceiTefaigiT«neasin(hisworld,or  in  that  which  is  to  come; 
and  if  they  had  their  eyes  upeu  to  lee  their  oaoditioo,  thqr 
would  be  perfectly  willing  to  have  their  bkwd  8|dlt  upon  the 
gronnd,  that  the  tmoke  thereof  might  ascend  to  Heaven  as 
an  offBring  fw  their  tins,  and  the  smoking  incense  would  sr 
tone  for  their  sins;  whersas,  if  snob  is  not  the  case,  tbqr 
will  stick  to  them,  and  remain  upon  them  in  the  spirit-wcrld. 

"I  know,  when  yon  hear  mybreihren  telling  about  oat> 
ting  people  off  from  the  earth,  that  yonocnsider  it  is  strong 
doetritae.  It  is  to  save  them,  not  to  destroy  them.  I  will 
say  farther,  I  have  had  mencumetome,  and  oflbr  their  lives 
to  atone  for  their  sins.  It  is  true  that  the  bkwd  of  the  Son 
of  God  was  shed  for  rins,  through  the  fsll,  and  these  com- 
mitted by  man,yet  men  can  commit  sins  which  itcan  new 
remit  As  it  was  in  aadent  days,  sottisin  oarday;and 
tboui^tbe  principles  are  taught pnlittolr  ftomthisstaiBd, 


FAB  WIST. 


with  this  pebbte,  M>d 
Igbty  be  nnaheatlMd, 

ioody  teaching,  it 
was  aotnally  built 
npon  which  these 
Ae.    OntheSlat 

I;- 

« that  I  would  adviie 
id  aak  him  to  appoint 
id  then  let  n  place  be 
heir  blood." 
imolate  npon  the 
iota,  waa  tally  en- 
follows: — 
V  which  thejr  cannot 
thatwhioh  it  to  come; 
)  tbefar  ooodiiion,  thqr 
lir  blood  spilt  upon  the 
;  aaoend  to  Heaven  aa 
king  incense  woold  $r 
I  is  not  the  oase,  thqr 
en  in  the  spirit-world, 
ten  telling  aboateot- 
ucKnsider  it  is  strong 
kftray  them.  I  will 
le,  and  oflbr  their  Hves 
Athebloodof  theSmi 
le  fall,  and  those  com- 
las  which  it  can  never 
t>  tt  is  in  onr  day;  and 
aOf  ftomthlsstaad, 


VBt  BOOK  or  nbBkoit. 


fi97 


Mitt  the  twople  do  not  ondetstand  them  ( yet  the  Law  Is  pre- 
elsety  t&e  same.  There  aie  sins  that  can  be  atoned  for  by 
aa  oftringapon  the  altar,  as  in  ancient  days,  and  there  are 
sins  that  thebkwd  of  alamb,  of  acalf,  or  of  tortledoveacao- 
no(  nmit,  bat  they  most  be  atoned  for  by  the  bhwd  of  the 
maa  That  is  the  rsasoo  why  men  talk  to  yon  as  thsy  do 
fram  this  stand.  They  onderstand  the  doctrine,  and  throw 
oat  a  few  words  about  it." 

But  the  greateat  change  of  all  in  the  Mormon 
religion,  made  by  Brigham  Young,  waa  the  in- 
tiodnotion  and  establishment  of  polygamy. 

This  waa  no  part  of  the  Mormon  system  of  re- 
ligion aa  originally  establi^ed.  On  tiie  contrary 
it  waa  expressly  repudiated  by  all  the  Mormon 
writeraand  apeakera,  previous  to  1W2,  and' in 
Europe  for  some  yeara  afterward. 

The  Mormon  religion  waa  founded  by  Joseph 
Smith  and  his  ooadiutors,  and  the  prindplea  and 
doctrinea  of  the  religion  were,  in  thefirat  inatanoe 
Buoh  aa  they  established. 

The  Book  of  Mormon  nowhere  contains  a 
word  in  favor  of  it.  On  the  contrary  all  of  its 
principal  characters  were  monogamists.  Such 
waa  Lehi,  the  patriarch  of  Mormon  history. 
Such  also  were  Ishmael  and  NephL 

"Behirid  the  Lamanites,  your  brethren,  whom  ye  hate  be- 
caose  of  their  flUhineas  and  tliecarrings  which  hath  oontD 
apoo  their  skins,  are  more  righteous  than  yaa;fcr  thor 
have  not  forgotten  the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  which 
waa givai  onto  our  fathers,  that  thsy  should  haTe,a«Teit 
wen  one  wife,  and  ooncoUnea  tbey  should  have  none;  and 


rt!r'i,''J«.'wi<,~^i; 


■    '••mimai-mr.si 


Ji-U. 


then  dioald  not  b«  whoradoms  eonnitted  unong  than. 
"And  now  thli  oonmandmeDt  tbey  ohtam  to  keep;  whm. 
fon,  IMOMM  of  thla  obMrrano*,  in  keeping  tbiaoam* 
nundment:  Um  Lord  Ood  will  not  detlioy  them,  bnt  will  be 
nMrciful  onto  them ;  and  one  day  they  abAll  become  »  blaiead 
people." 

At  if  to  plaoe  this  matter  beyond  any  queetion 
we  have  the  following  still  more  explicit  teati* 
mony,  pages  116  and  118;— 

"And  now  it  oame  to  paaa  that  the  people  of  Nepbi,  under 
the  reigii  o(  the  second  king,  begsn  to  grow  hard  in  their 
bearta  and  indulge  tbemielTee  somewhat  in  wicked  praotioes 
each  aa  like  onto  David  ofsold,  dealring  many  wivee  and 
ooneubinee,  and  also  SokMOon  hie  son. 

"The  word  of  God  bordename  beoaase  of  your  groaetf 
Crimea.  For  behold,  thai  aaith  the  Lord,  this  people  begin 
to  wax  in  iniquity;  they  understand  not  the  Bcriptureat  for 
they  seek  to  excuse  themselTes  in  committing  whoredoms, 
because  of  the  things  which  were  written  concerning  David, 
and  8ok»)on  his  son.  Behold  David  and  SoknoBon  truly  had 
many  wives  and  concnbinee,  which  thing  waa  abominable 
before  me,  saith  the  Lord ;  wherefore,  thus  saith  the  Lord, 
I  have  led  this  people  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Jerusalem,  by 
the  power  of  mine  arm,  that  I  might  raise  up  a  right* 
eons  branch  from  the  fruit  of  the  loins  of  Joseph.  Wber»> 
fore,  I  the  Lord  Ood,  will  not  suffer  that  this  people  ahalldo 
like  unto  them  of  old.  Wherefore,  my  brethren,  hear  me, 
and  hearken  to  tlie  word  of  the  Lord;  for  there  shall  not  any 
ffian  among  you  have,  save  it  be  one  wife;  and  conoabmas^- 
he  shall  have  none;  for  I,  the  Lord  Gk>d,  delighteth  in  the 
chastity  of  women.  And  whoredoms  are  an  abomination  bs- 
fore  me;  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  Hoeta." 


.:  ;/• 


'•<Jf'\^ 


\  tksL  Witf . 

initted  unong  than. 
tbMrva  to  kaep;  whan, 
in  keeping  tblioonr 
tuoj  them,  bnt  will  be 
•hall  become  •  bleieed 

lyond  any  question 
lore  explicit  testi* 

people  ofNephi,  under 
to  grow  hard  in  their 
hat  in  wicked  praotloea 
iring  many  wivee  and 

Moaaee  of  your  groeeer 
Lord,  thia  people  begin 
not  the  Bcriptureat  for  . 
ommitting  whondoma, 
itten  concerning  David, 
land  SokMnontmlyhad 

thing  waa  abominaUe 
re,  thna  uith  the  Lord, 
le  land  of  Jemaalem,  by 
Ight  nuM  np  a  right* 
>ins  of Joaeph.  Whei»> 
that  thia  people  ahalldo 
my  brethren,  hear  me, 
i}  for  there  shall  not  any 
M  wife;  and  concnbinw^- 

Qod,  delighteth  in  the 
[g  are  an  abominalionb^ 


fiOOTttlKS  AND  OOVSMAMM. 


m 


Onon  Pratt,  the  ablest  writer  on  MoroMn  the- 
ology, it  compelled  to  admit  that  the  Book  of 
Mormon  ia  opposed  to  polygamy.    He  layi; — 

"1)0  yott  believe  that  the  Book  of  Mormon  ia  a  divine  ra?^ 
elation  ?  We  do.  Doea  that  book  teach  the  doctrine  of  plo- 
rality  of  wivea?  It  doea  not.  Doea  the  Lord  in  that  book 
forbid  the  plurality  doctrine  ?  He  forbid  the  ancient  Neph- 
itee  to  have  any  more  than  one  wife." 

Let  Qt  now  torn  to  the  Book  of  Doctrine  and 
Oovenantfl,  and  see  if  we  can  find  in  that  volnme 
any  authority  for  polygamy.  The  following  paa> 
sages  will  determine  the  question: 

"Thoa  ehalt  love  thy  wife  with  all  thy  heart,  and  shalt 
cleave  unto  her,  and  none  elie;  and  he  that  loolnth  npoa  a 
woman  toluit  after  her,  ihall  deny  the  fiUth,  and  shall  not 
have  the  spirit;  and  if  he  repents  not  he  shall  be  cast  out" 

Again.  In  1846,  the  year  after  Joseph's  death 
an  Appendix  was  authoritatively  added  to  the 
Book  of  Doctrine  and  Covenants,  containing  the 
following,  ^yhich  is  extracted  from  the  section  en- 
titled ''Marriage": 

2.  "Marriage  diould  be  cdebrated  with  prayer  and  thaak^ 
giving;  and  at  the  solemnization,  the  persons  to  be  married 
standing  together,"  etc.,  "he  [the person  officiating]  shall 
say,  calling  each  by  their  names,  'yon  both  mutually  agree 
to  be  each  other's  companion,  husband  and  wife,  observinir 
the  legal  rights  bebnging  to  this  condition;  that  is,  keeping 
yooraelves  wholly  for  each  other,  and  fhmi  all  others,  duriugr 
your  Uvea.*   And  when  they  have  answered  'yes,'  ha  shall 


•■'4 


"•>"S"I  !ii" 


"■M»|i' 


<i«,i..l 


err^ 


290         A1)V«KWB18  W  THl  f  AB  WMT. 

pnmoaBM  ttiem  'hwbMid  and  wifis/  iafheiiMne  of  the  Lord 
Jems  Chiut,  and  by  virtae  of  ttie  lam  of  the  conntqr,  and 

anthori^  Tested  in  him. 

.  .  "Inasmaoh  as  this  ebnroh  of  Christ  has  beeo 
nproached  with  the  crime  of  foniication  and  polygamy;  we 
dedaie  thst  we  believe  that  one  man  shonld  have  one  ^^i 
and  one  woman  bat  one  hnsband,  except  m  case  of  deau, 
when  either  is  at  liberty  to  many  again.  _ 

Can  anything  be  more  explicit  than  thist  Po- 
lygamy is  not  only  expreesly  repudiated  by  the 
chnroh,  bntis  ohuuedby  the  side  of  fornication  aa 
a  crime. 

ThuB  we  find  that  polygamy  is  contrary  to  both 
books  of  the  Mormon  Bible.  That  it  is^  in  &ct, 
strongly  condemned  in  those  volnmes. 

It  is,  therefore,  no  pari  of  the  Mormon  religion 
as  given  to  the  world  by  Joseph  Smith. 

Bnt  polygamy  is  practised  in  Utah.  Whence 
did  it  arise,  and  npon  what  Ibnndation  does  it 
restt 

like  slaverjr,  and  all- other  great  social  evils, 
it  had  its  origin,  doubtless,  in  an  abuse  of  the  pas- 
sions of  man. 

It  was  first  pnblidy  announced  and  recommen- 
ded in  Utah  Territory  on  the  29th  of  August, 
1868,  by  Orson  Pratt  and  Brigham  Young,  at  a 
politico-raligiousmeetingheld  in  Great  Salt  Lake 

City. 
On  that  occasion,  President  Young  said:— 
"Ton  heard  Brother  Pratt  state,  this  morning,  that  a  Ber- 

elation  would  be  read  this  afternoon,  whieh  was  giYen  pre- 


I  f  iLB  WMf . 

in  fhe  name  of  ihe  Lord 
wi  ofthe  conntry,  and 

iroh  of  Christ  hu  been 
\ldon  and  polygamy ;  we 
1  8hoald  nave  one  wife; 
except  in  case  of  death, 
ain.*^ 

idt  than  thist  Po- 
f  repudiated  by  the 
ide  of  fornication  aa 

f  is  contrary  to  both 
That  it  iB)  in  &ot, 
lYolnmes. 
he  Mormon  religion 

)ph  Smith. 

in  Utah.    Whence 

;  ibnndation  does  it 

•  great  BOdal  evils, 
an  abuse  of  the  pas- 

Dcedand  recommen- 
fae  29th  of  August, 
trigham  Young,  at  a 
Id  in  Great  Salt  Lake 

lent  Young  said:— 

this  morning,  thataBer- 
o,  which  was  giren  ine- 


TBI  BiviLAnoir. 


fiSl 


tions  to  Joseph's  deatli.  It  contains  a  doctnne  a  smaU  pof 
tionof  the  wwld  is  opposed  to;  but  I  can  deUrer  anrophecy 
up<m  it  Though  that  doctnne  was  not  preached  by  the 
Elders,  this  people  have  beli^red  in  it  for  years. 

"The  original  copy  of  this  Revelation  was  burnt  up. 
William  Clinton  was  the  man  who  wrote  it  from  toe  mouth 
of  theProphet.  Inlhe  meantime  it  was  m  Bishop  Whitney  s 
possession.  He  wished  the  privilege  to  copy  •V^^^n,"'"- 
towJoeeph  Smith  granted.  SisterEmma,  [wife  of  Joseph 
Smith],  hamk  the  original.  The  rea«m  I  mgntiOTi  this  u 
becaawthat  the  people  who  didknow  of  the  Revelation,  sup- 
pose it  was  not  now  in  existence. 

"The  Revelation  will  beread  to  yon.  The  principle  spok- 
en npon  by  Brother  Pratt  this  momini;,  we  believe  in. 

.  .  .  "Many  others  are  of  the  same  mind.  They  are 
not  ignorwit  of  what  we  are  domg  in  our  social  capacity. 
They  have  cried  out  proclaim  it;  but  it  would  not  do  a  few 
yean  ago;  everything  must  come  in  its  time,  as  there  is  a 
time  to  all  things.    I  am  now  ready  to  proclaim  it. 

"This  Reveiaiaon  has  been  in  my  possession  many  years 
and  who  has  known  it?  None  but  those  who  should  know 
it  1  keep  a  patent  lock  on  my  desk,  and  there  doesnot 
anything  leak  out  that  diould  not.*' 

"I  think  yon  have  made  it  very  plain  Elder 
Briggs  that  Polygamy  and  all  these  horrid  doc- 
trines  are  no  part  of  the  Mormon  iUth,  bnt  have 
been  introduoed  by  a  wicked,  hatful  and  design- 
ing man  to  enable  him  to  aggrandize  himself  and 
his  followers  at  the  expense  of  the  true  interests 
of  your  .Church.  I  shall  do  all  I  can  to  aid  you 
in  your  work  for  I  am  satisfied  that  a  large  ma- 
jority of  the  people  here  arehonect  and  would  do 
what  is  right  if  they  were  not  afraid  of  perseoi^- 
tlon." 


.:Ji>-' 


iitipiyijjjtpaui.ui.i'i|!.iiiii>.  .  ■■-. 


■W')iJ«l«.Li«,'-PT 


ADvsttftmiM  tiff  tHi  fin  wisv. 


§-■ 


<Ton  hare  donbtless  heard"  said  he  "that  Brig- 
ham  has  denounced  Bro.  Mo  Gord  and  myselfin 
the  tabernaole  and  forbidden  anybody  to  give  ns 
shelter  under  their  roofs  or  to  permit  ua  to  hold 
meetings  in  their  houeeb. 

''He  also  said  he  would  not  be  responsible  for 
our  safety,  which  is,  you  know,  equivalent  to  say> 
ing  that  if  the  Danites  have  a  good  opportunity 
they  are  commanded  to  ''cut  us  off."  We  have 
no  place  where  we  can  lay  our  heads  except  with 
a  poor  old  man  who  lives  in  a  hovel  with  a  dirt 
floor  and  no  one  dare  open  his  doors  to  ns.  li 
we  preach  in  the  streets  we  shall  at  once  be  ar- 
rested." 

My  indignation  was  thoroughly  aroused,  and 
I  said,  "there  is  one  person  in  Salt  Lake  Oity 
who  is  not  afraid  of  Brlgham  Young;  yon  shall 
have  my  parlor  to  preach  in  and  let  Brigham  dare 
to  interfere." 

Elder  Briggs  expressed  his  gratitude  and  said 
the  Lord  would  bless  and  reward  me  and  after 
arranging  the  preliminaries  for  the  meeting,  took 
his  leave. 

Several  of  the  Federal  Officers  having  heard  of 
my  determination  have  called  to  remonstrate 
with  me  for  taking  such  risks.  They  said.  Tour 
husband  is  away  and  why  antagonize  the  mormon* 
and  bring  on  yourself  their  bitter  hatef    I  n^ 


'  iw"'y- '?"■ 


•I  'W-VB 


id  he  "that  Brig' 
>rd  and  myselfin 
lybody  to  give  na 
permit  va  to  hold 

e  responsible  for 
iqaivalent  to  say- 
;ood  opportunity 
BoflF."  We  have 
leads  except  with 
[lovel  with  a  dirt 
doors  to  ns.  li 
all  at  once  be  ar- 

;hly  aroused,  and 
iSalt  LakeOity 
roung;  yon  shall 
let  Brigham  dare 

:ratitade  and  said 
srd  me  and  after 
the  meeting,  took 

B  having  heard  of 
1  to  remonstrate 
They  Baid,<ronr 
nize  the  mormons 
itter hater    In- 


luBVttrofl  or  ttti  josfeptims.      ^ 

plied,  "Shall  I  stand  idly  by  and  see  these  men, 
who  have  come  here  to  rescue  the  people  from 
this  aecnrsed  bondage,  driven  out  and  do  noth- 
ing to  assist  themt  No,  I  will  defy  the  des- 
pot and  these  men  shall  preach  in  my  house  and 
Brigham  Young  may  help  himself." 

The  Josephites  have  held  their  meetings  in  our 
house  all  winter.  At  first  they  were  very  thinly 
attended  but  as  the  missionaries  were  very  en- 
thusiastic and  preached  boldly  the  people  gained 
courage  and  lajrge  numbers  flocked  to  hear  the 
"old  fiuth,"  which  they  had  first  embraced.  The 
numbers  increased  so  much  that  the  house  would 
not  hold  the  people  and  they  spread  into  the 
street  Then  the  minions  of  Brigham  began  to 
annoy  them.  I  sent  word  to  Gen.  Connor  that 
peaceable  citizens  were  being  disturbed  when 
holding  services  on  the  Sabbath  and  requested 
him  to  afibrd  them  protection.  The  next  Sab- 
bath about  a  dozen  "boys  in  blue"  came  down  and 
mixed  among  the  congregation.  Qen.  Oonnor 
then  furnished  a  large  government  tent  which 
was  put  up  in  my  yard  about  four  feet  from  the 
house. 

In  this  tent  the  meetings  were  afterwards  held 
and  large  numbers  joined  the  re-organized 
Ohoroh  ofJesns  Ohristof  Latter  Day  Saints. 

During  this  time,  I  was  subjected  to  ma^y  pat- 


■■^my^mMijji  - ,  I  iH»iytitijiljHii4jt,mi'»  ^t  J. '- 


184 


Asvmvtuun  ni  tbb  t ab  wist. 


ty  annoyaneM.  My  door-k^  was  itokn  and  t 
eonld  not  lock  the  front  door.  One  evening  One 
of  Brigham'B  boys  attended  ohnroh  and  stole  my 
dried  beef.  I  started  with  one  of  the  Josephites 
to  follow  him  bat  he  slid  throngh  the  fenoe  and 
disappeared.  One  of  the  children  was  ont  play- 
ing with  the  children  of  a  mormon  Umilj  and 
heard  a  man  say  that  "they  would  bnmdown  that 
d— dold  tent  to-night."  I  sat  np  expecting 
every  minnte  to  see  the  fiames  blase  np.  It  was 
abont  11  o'clock.  I  was  np  looking  over  letters 
and  papers  and  listening  intently.  I  heard  foot- 
steps on  the  porch.  Two  men  were  there  and  try- 
ing to  ascertain  if  anybody  was  awake.  I  had  a 
dim  light  bnrning  bat  the  shutters  were  dosed 
very  light  I  oonld  look  ont  bat  they  ooald  see 
nothing  inside.  My  heart  stood  still  and  I  was 
riveted  to  my  seat.  I  thought  a  moment  and  re- 
collected that  the  i^nt  door  was  not  locked  and 
that  if  they  chose  they  could  step  right  into  the 
house.  I  was  very  well  acquainted  with  a  mor- 
mon priest  wtio  lived  across  the  way  and  knew 
that  he  secretly  sympathized  with  the  Josephites 
and  so  I  sprang  to  my  feet  and  rushed  to  the  door 
and  with  great  noise  and  a  show  of  bravery  I  did 
not  feel,  opened  the  door  and  nwhed  out  The 
men  taken  by  surprise  by  the  sudden  movement 
sprang  over  the.  bannisters  and  diuppeued  in 


n  f  IB  wist. 

y  was  itokn  md  t 
,  One  evening  One 
bnrch  and  stole  my 
le  of  the  Josephites 
ongh  the  fence  and 
Idren  wad  out  play- 
lormon  ftmilyand 
>ald  bnrn  down  that 
■at  np  expecting. 
»  blaze  np.  It  was 
ooking  over  letters 
ntly.  I  heard  foot- 
were  there  and  try- 
as  awake.  I  had  a 
Imtterswere  dosed 
bat  they  conld  see 
tood  still  and  I  was 
iit  a  moment  and  re- 
iras  not  locked  and 
1  step  right  into  the 
tainted  with  a  mor- 
the  way  and  knew 
with  theJosephites 
drnshedtothedoor 
ow  of  bravery  I  did 
id  nwhed  ont  The 
9  sudden  movement 
and  diMppMffcd  in 


AM  AMBBIOAN  OITIZBM.  280 

the  bushes.  I  ran  across  to  the  High  Priest's 
house,  called  him  np  and  we  went  in  search  of 
the  marauders.  Nothing  conld  be  found  of  them 
and  so  I  watched  nntil  daybreak  before  lying 
down  to  get  a  little  rest.  Next  day  I  sent  to 
Gen.  Oonnor  and  told  him  he  must  either  protect 
the  property  of  the  Government  or  taktf  it  away. 

He  sent  down  a  guard  atler  that  who  slept  in 
the  tent  and  also  protected  my  house  and  family. 

He  twice  prepwed  quarters  for  me  at  Camp 
Douglas  thii^ing  it  extremely  dangerous  for  me 
to  remain  among  the  mormons,  subject  as  I  was 
to  Brigham's  bitter  hate.  I  was  denounced  in 
the  "Deseret  News"  and  threatened  in  every  cov- 
ert way  in  order  to  frighten  me  into  leaving  the 
city  for  Brigham  said  he  would  rather  have  forty 
gentile  men,  than  one  gentile  woman  among  his 
people. 

Gen.  Oonnor  caused  to  be  conveyed  to  Brig- 
ham  the  information  that  "If  an/  of  the  Federal 
officers  or  their  families  were  again  disturbed  or 
annoyed  by  his  people  he  should  have  only  twen- 
ty minutes  to  get  his  women  and  children  oat  of 
the  Harem,  before  he  would  turn  his  cannon  on 
to  the  Prophet's  ju^mises  and  raze  his  buildings 
to  the  ground."  My  friends  importuned  me  to 
leave  the  city  and  go  to  Oamp  Douglas.  I  re- 
fused saying,  "I  am  an  American  Citizen  on 


"Ai 


--isife^i^ 


w  - 


286 


▲DYBITTUSM  IM  TBI  FAB  WBST. 


Amflrioaa  soil  and  ander  the  protection  of  the 
Stan  and  Stripes,  and  I  will  not  be  driven,  and 
I  demand  protection  for  myself  and  family  nntil 
I  am  ready  to  leave  the  Territory."    The  battle 
of  words  and  pens  waxed  hot    The  "Deseret 
News"  vs.  "The  Vedette,"  a  paperin  the  interest  of 
the  Federal  officers  and  the  military.    During  the 
hottest  of  the  fight  a  grand  review  was  held  at 
Camp  Douglas.    The   OaviUry  were  ont  in  all 
their  glory  and  the  Injieintry  marched  andconnter- 
marched,  pretty  close   to  the  city.    The  gnns 
were  drawn  dose  to  the  city  and  pointed  either 
by  design  or  otherwise  in  the  direction  of  the 
Harem.    Great  excitement  prevailed  and  again 
the  flag  of  distress  was  given  to  the  breeze  on 
the  Lion  House.    The  women  came  running  to 
me  in  tears  begging  that  I  would  use  my  infiu. 
ence  to  avert  tiie  impending  calamity.    I  told 
them  to  go  home  and  I  would  see  they  werenot 
injured.    Meantime  the  Josephites  increased  in 
numbers  and  "ceased  not  daily  to  teach  the  word 
baptizing    in  the  river  Jordan"  all  those  who 
would  be  saved  from  the  fatal  heresy  of  Brigham 
and  his  accomplices. 

But  the  tyrant  was  not  idle,  for  in  every  way 
known  to  savage  cruelty  he  persecuted  these  poor 
people.  He  ordered  the  Bishops  to  *<kick  them 
ont  of  their  wards"  to  get  up  quarrels  with  them 


^^.-mfj^  >  >..- 1   .  •"-- 


ai  FAB  WSST. 

M  protection  of  the 
1  not  be  driven,  and 
self  and  family  until 
itory."  The  battle 
hot  The  "Deseret 
aper  in  the  interest  of 
ilitary.    During  the 

review  was  held  at 
ilry  were  ont  in  all 
marched  and  oonnter. 
[he  citj.  The  gnna 
J  and  pointed  either 

the  direction  of  the 

prevailed  and  again 
ren  to  the  breeze  on 
len  came  mnning  to 

wonld  nse  my  infio. 
Dg  calamity.  I  told 
aid  see  they  werenot 
Bcphites  increased  in 
u'ly  to  teach  the  word 
rdan"  all  those  who 
tal  heresy  of  Brigham 

ile,  for  in  every  way 
peraecnted  these  poor 
ishops  to  ''kick  them 
ip  quarrels  with  them 


TBI  ODBSB. 

eat  them  off  from  the  ohnroh  and  tnm  them  o- 
▼er  to  the  bnffetings  of  Satan.    The  formula  is, 

''In  the  name,  and  by  the  authority  of  the  Holy 
Priesthood,  which  I  possess,  I  cut  yon  off  from 
the  church  and  curse  you  from  the  crown  of  your 
head  to  the  soles  of  your  feet  and  turn  you  over  to 
the  bnffetings  of  Satan  tor  a  thousand  years,  and 
pronounce  upon  you  and  your  children  and  your 
children's  children,  the  curse  of  Almighty  God. 
May  your  crops  wither  and  your  lands  become 
parched  with  drouth;  may  your  family  cry  for 
bread  with  none  to  succor;  may  your  substance 
vanish,  and  your  life  become  a  burden;  may  you 
be  cursed  in  your  members;  and  may  you  find  no 
pleasure  in  life,  and  unless  you  repent  may*your 
blood  be  shed  for  the  remission  of  your  sins,  in 
order  that  your  soul  be  saived  alive.  In  the  name 
of  the  Priesthood  and  with  the  sanction  of  .Al- 
mighty God,  Amen." 

These  "Saints'*  are  so  devout  that  they  have 
many  ways  of  assisting  the  Almighty  in  carry- 
ing out  his  threats.  One  poor  man  had  a  nice 
little  farm  and  garden  and  was  doing  well  when 
he  embraced  the  Josephite  &ith.  The  Bishop 
soon  had  a  quarrel  pitched  with  him  about  his 
title  to  the  land.  He  had  in  the  Reformation, 
as  it  is  here  called,  consecrated  his  property  to 
the  church  or  in  other  words  deeded  it  to  Brigham 


888         ADYBNTVUB  IH  THS-VAB  WMT. 

ToongMTraitee  in  Trust  This  gave  the  Bish- 
op the  right  to  take  possession.  The  owner  was 
obliged  to  give  it  np  and  look  np  another  home. 

Another  man  conld  get  no  water  for  his  fitnn 
and  of  course  the  Lord  cnrsed  it  with'  drontk. 

Thisoonntry  is  watered  entirely  by  irrigation, 
and  the  ditohes  are  owned  by  the  church  and  if 
a  man  is  not  in  good  standing  he  can  get  no  wa- 
ter. When  a  man  is  beyond  hope  of  repentance 
and  they  get  him  out  in  secret  they  disable  him 
in  such  a  way,  as  to  render  him  miserable  for  litie. 

If  a  man  apostatizes  who  possesses  secrets 
which  would  be  very  damaging  to  the  Church 
they  have  such  a  lively  interest  in  his  suul  that 
they  shed  his  blood  on  the  altar  oi  sacrifice.  Many 
a  man  and  woman  have  gone  into  the  Endow- 
ment House,  and  have  never  come  out,  and  their 
friends  know  well  their  fate,  but  so  terrible  is  the 
fear  and  so  closely  are  they  watched  that  they  are 
dumb. 

There  are  now  about  three  hundred  Josephites 
who  desire  to  leave  the  territory  and  thegovem- 
inent  has  ordered  Gen.  Connor  to  furnish  them 
an  escort  of  mounted  men.    Several  of  them  have 

Eome  money  which  they  have  placed  in  ctmpfor 

safety  and  which  the  mormons  have  tried  to  steal. 

Everything  tliat  could  be  got  away  from'  th«n 

they  have  taken  and  but  tor  the  generosity  of  the 


^.»:.*i.i*i.  i;jii3sS«>?''"i=i''* 


aits"?*;'"  "'JT-*'  ■ '  f''  '!■'.'''-  " 


I  IfiPMII 


[B-VAB  WMT. 


This  gave  the  Bish- 
m.    The  owuer  was 
Ic  np  another  home. 
I  water  for  hia  fitnn 
led  it  with'  drontk. 
tireiy  by  irrigation, 
f  the  church  and  if 
ig  he  can  get  no  wa- 
1  hope  of  repentance 
et  they  disable  him 
m  miserable  for  lite. 
10  poBsessea  secrets 
ging  to  the  Oharoh 
rest  in  his  soul  that 
iroi  sacrifice.    Many 
16  into  the  Endow- 
r  come  out,  and  their 
,  but  so  terrible  is  the 
watohed  that  they  are 

B  hundred  Josephites 
Itoryand  theg6?em- 
inor  to  famish  them 

Several  of  them  have 
?e  placed  in  oampfor 
nshave  tried  to  steal. 

got  away  from  them 
'  the  generosity  of  the 


UAVnfO  SALT  LAKI. 


289 


gOTemment  they  wqnld  be  destitnte  of  the  means 
of  living. 

As  there  will  be  nothing  more  that  I  can  do 
after  these  people  get  away  I  shall  leave  Salt  Lake 
about  the  same  time  they  do.  Mr.  Barlingame 
has  concluded  to  remain  in  Idaho  and  lias  resign- 
ed his  office  and  requested  tlie  Governor  to  send 
his  family  to  him  and  furnish  them  with  an  es- 
cort, as  it  would  be  unsafe  to  travel  through  the 
country  without. 

Gen.  Oonnor  is  about  sending  out  a  company 
of  Gavalry  to  hunt  Indians,  and  says  if  I  will 
go  along  as  far  as  they  go  he  will  furnish  me  a 
wagon  and  make  the  family  as  comfortable  as 
possible  and  furnish  me.  an  escort  of  mounted 
men  from  there  on.  I  have  accepted  his  proposi- 
tion and  will  be  ready  to  go  when  the  company 
start  I  told  the  General  that  I  had  seen  about 
everything  else  in  this  western  life  except  an 
Indian  fight  and  I  thought  I  would  try  that  now. 

Well,  at  last  I  have  turned  my  back  on  the 
Saints.  The  Josephites  got  away  yesterday 
mcfming  and  a  happier  set  of  people  I  never 
■aw  than  they  were  when  everything  was  ready 
for  a  start  with  the  government  e£Qort  of  mount- 
ed men  to  accompany  them.  *  If  the  strong  arm 
of  the  law  eonld  be  kept  on  Brigham  and  his 
willing  dupoi  lor  a  few  years  thia  whole  perplex* 


'■M 


^."^jf  -ij 


.'■'.;\T!t;ia 


kt 


290  ADVlNTtJMB  IHTHEFAEWMT. 

ing  question  could  be  settled.  Two  thirds  of  the 
people  would  embrace  origiual  Mormonism  and 
become  induetrious  and  law  abiding  citizens. 

This  morning  bright  and  early  my  escort  rode 
up  with  the  establishment  which  is  to  convey 
myselfand  family  to  Idaho  City.    The  "boys" 
goon  got  everything  aboard  and  bidding  my  good 
friends  from  Camp  Douglas  tarewell  I  gladly 
shook  the  dust  of  Salt  Lake  City  from  my  feet 
and  started  on  my  perilous  journey.    As  the  sun 
went  down  I  turned  my  eyes  once  more  to  look 
upon  one  of  the  loveliest  sights  I  ever  beheld. 
The  Great  Salt  Lake  lay  like  a  beautiful  mir- 
ror  reflecting  the  mountains  in  their  grandeur 
and  verdure  upon  its  dear  bosom.    The  "City  of 
the  Saints"  withits  broad  streets,  with  lofty  shade 
trees  on  either  side,  and  singing  rivulets  of  wa- 
ter flowing  down  each  sidewalk,  its  well  built 
houses,  its  lovely  gardens  full  of  sweet  scented 
shrubs  and  blossoming  trees,  lay  snugly  nested 
in  the  valley  below,  forming  a  picture  never  to  be 
forgotten.    But  alas  that  this  Eden  of  beauty 
should  be  cursed  with  the  Upas  of  deathl    That 
despotism  of  the  worst  form  should  here  be  found, 
that  the  lives  and  property  of  all  the  citizens  are 
absolutely  under  the  contrt)l  of  one  man  and 
that  man  a  monster  of  iniquity !    Alas  that  here 
in  this  lovely  valley  the  most  revolting  crimes 


ICFABWS8T. 

.    Two  thirds  of  the 
lal  Monnoniun  uid 
abiding  oitizeni. 
sarly  my  escort  rode 
which  is  to  convey 
City.    The  "boys" 
uad  bidding  my  good 
«  farewell  I  gladly 
)  City  from  my  feet 
onmey.    As  the  sun 
es  once  more  to  look 
sights  I  ever  beheld, 
like  a  beantifnl  mir- 
is  in  their  grandeur 
bosom.    The  "City  of 
eets,  with  lofty  shade 
iging  rivnlets  of  wa- 
iwalk,  its  well  built 
full  of  sweet  scented 
Bs,  lay  snugly  nested 
i;  a  picture  never  to  be 
this  Eden  of  beauty 
[Jpasofdeathl    That 
1  ilionld  here  be  found, 
of  all  the  citizens  are 
tr«)l  of  one  man  and 
^uityt    Alas  that  here 
Host  revolting  crimes 


OOOO  BTB. 


291 


are  sanotioned  by  a  religion  that  holds  its  vota- 
ries like  the  vice  of  hell.  «Tis  true  that  to  the  eye 
of  a  stranger  everything  appears  lovely  but  like 
the  whited  sepuloher  **withiu  it  is  fUll  of  dead 
men's  bones."  A  true  home  is  a  stranger  to 
this  valley,  marriage  is  stripped  of  every  senti- 
ment that  makes  it  holy,  innocent   and  pure. 

Man  is  a  monster  of  sellishuess  and  lust,  and 
woman  is  his  victim.  When  I  have  looked  into 
the  faces  of  these  women  and  have  seen  the  hope- 
less, lifeless,  woe-begone  expression  there,  or  the 
indifiiarent,  even  reckless  look,  my  heart  has 
yearned  to  help  them  in  some  way  to  extricnte 
themselves  from  this  cruel  bondage.  Farewell, 
my  poor  sisters,  do  not  despair,  ''there  will  yet 
arise  a  light  out  of  darkness." 

1  bid  good  bye  to  the  lovely  valley  and  its  peo-  * 
pie,  to  the  many  kind  hearts  and  true,  that  it  con- 
tains and  turn  to  new  and  untried  scenes  feeling 
that  there  is  still  danger  and  adventure  in  the 
ftature  as  great  and  exciting  as  in  the  past 


'miijiii,  /.j'";jjiiiiii'"iiii^'    'T- 


I      1     I  «Li  I  II    1.1  II  -;tt" 


TdSttS?':-    ■ , ,  .■-•  .  ■n.'" 


L. 


!|J         "    '  l^"^pi««i»P»^ 


APPENDIX. 

A  PAirORAMIO  yiBMT  OW  MOBICOMISIL 


1800. 
1816. 
1880. 


CHBONOLOOIGAL  HI8T0BT. 

l^mnber  28.  JoMoh  Smith,  jnn.,  bom  i^  Bhuon, 

Wmdaorooanty,  Vennont. 

Anrfl.    His  fitther  ud  family  nmora  to  Palaqrra, 

Wayne  oomi4y,  New  York. 

Mmk*.    Many  lenvali  of  religion  in  weitem  New 
York,  and  Smith  ■  mind  becomee  diatorbed. 
Under  the  lureachinir  of  Rev.  Mr.  Lane  he  becomes 
partial  to  the  Methodiitt. 

Ajnil.  Smith  itretendi  to  reodve  his  first  vision  whila 
prayinff  in  the  woods.  He  asserts  that  God  the  Fa- 
ther and  Jesns  Christ  came  to  him  ftom  the  heaTens: 
and,  like  Mohammed's  Gabriel,  told  him  that  his  sins 
wMfotffifai}  that  he  was  the  chosen  of  God  to  re- 
mnate  hia  kingdom  and  re-introduce  the  gospd;  that 
none  of  the  denominations  wne  right,  etc 

Seotember  21.  Smith  says  that  an  angel  eame  to  him 
while  he  was  in  bed,  and  told  him  of  the  existence 
MM  preservaticn  of  the  history  of  the  andent  inhab- 


xf^mmv^'j! 


P«f*P^W5^W^^ 


I    liJiAlipiJiiii,! 


M 


m 


oSBoirotiOOiOAL  Uteftont. 


M  . 


September  22.  Goee  as  directed  and  duooveis  ihem 
in  a  stone  box,  in  a  hill  side  between  Manehestor  and 
Palmyra,  western  New  York.  He  attempts  to  take 
them,  but  is  prerented.  The  devil  and  angels  con- 
tend  about  nun;  devil  is  whipped  and  retr^s:  heie>- 
ceivee  manv  instructjons  from  the  angel  and  begins 
preparing  himself  for  his  fntare. 
1827.  Janaary  18.  Smith  married  toMin  Emma  Hale,  a^ 
terward  "Lady  elect  of  the  Chnieh." 

1829.  April  17.  Translation  recommenced,  Oliver  Gowdeiy 
acting  as  clerk. 

Mav  5.  Smith  states  that  John  the  Baptist  came  and 
ordamed  Cowdeiy  and  himself  "priests;"  and  com- 
manded them  "to  bapiue  and  afterward  re^ndain 
each  otherj' 

1880.  Smith  waa  osdained  Apostle  by  Peter,  James,  and 
John. 

April  6.  The  Mormon  Church  orraniwd  at  Manches- 
ter, New  York,  and  consisted  of  J.  Smith,  sen.,  Hi- 
ram and  Samuel  Smith,  O.Cowdery,  Joseph  Knight 
and  J.  Smith,  jun.  Martin  Harris,  one  <n  the  wit- 
nesses, not  beii\g  one  among  them! 

1890.  Jane.    First  coi^erence  at  Fayette,  New  York. 

August.    Parley  P.  Pratt  and  Sidney  Rigdon  oonvert- 
ed  to  Mormonism. 
December.    Smith  is  visited  by  Rigdon. 

1831.  January.  The  Church  commanded  to  move  to  Kirt- 
land,  Ohio,  where  Rigdon  had  a  body  of  peraonscon- 
verted  to  Mormonism  as  a  nucleus. 

May.    The  ELien  sent  ont  1^  twos  to  preadi. 

June  7.  The  first  endowment  given ;  Elders  mnch 
disappointed  in  their  ex^tatfons.  Many  ordain- 
ed and  sent  out  to  preach.  New  branches  growing 
up  rapidly. 

June  17.    Smith  and  tMurty  start  for  Missonri  toseudi 

for  a  location  for  "ZiW^ 
August  3.    Zion  determined  to  be  in  Independence, 

Jackson  county.  Mo.    Smith  dedicates  tte  "Temple 
t     block;"  names  the  pbwe  "The  New  Jemsakm,'* 

tetania  to  Kirtland. 


llIStOBY. 

!ted  uid  duooren  them 

letween  MaiiohMtor«nd 

:.    He  attempti  to  take 

I  devil  and  angeh  con- 

}ped  and  retr^s:  heie-- 

ii  the  angel  and  begins 

are. 

to  Min  Emma  Hale,  af* 

Jhnieh." 

menoed,  OliTer  Gowdeiy 

hn  the  Baptist  came  and 
«lf  "priests ;"  and  com- 
md  afterwaid  le^ndain 

)  hf  Peter,  Jamea,  and 

:h  orraniied  at  Manohea- 
d  of  J.  Smith,  aen.,  Hi- 
])owdery,  Jowph  Knight 
Hania,  one  <»  the  wit- 
:  them! 
yette,  New  Toik. 

oonTert* 


bj  Rigdon. 

landed  to  more  to  Eirt- 

id  a  body  of  peraonacon- 

udeuB. 

y  twos  to  preadi. 

int  given ;  Eldera  mnch 

stations.    Many  ordain- 

New  branchea  growing 

art  for  Miaaomi  toaearofa 

to  be  in  Independence, 
i  dedicates  the  "Temple 
lie  New  Jemaakm,'*  alid 


OHBONOLOOIOAL  BI8T0BT. 


295 


Atigoat  27.  "Hie  Kirtland  Safisty  Society  Bank," 
atore,  mill,  and  other  mercantile  operationa  commenc- 
ed by  Smith. 

ieS2.  February  16.    Smith  and  Sidnoy  Rigdon  pretend  to 
aee  in  a  vision  the  whole  destiny  of  man,  and  hia  dif- 
fisrent  degrees  of  glory  and  punishment. 
March  22.    Smith  mobbed,  tarred  and  feathered  for 
diahonoraUe  dealing. 

Apiil  2.  Smith  viaits  Jackaon  comity,  Mo.,  where 
mattm  are  in  disorder. 

1688.  Mardi  8.  The  firat  presidency  orsraniied  by  the  ap- 
pointment of  Sidney  Rigdon  and  Frederic  O.  Wu- 
uama  aa  Smith'a  counaelors. 

July  23.  The  fonndatioc.  of  Eirtland  Temple  laid  by 
Smith.  The  mob  at  Independence,  Jackaon  county. 
Mo.,  rise  against  the  Mormons,  and  eitort  a  promise 
of  half  to  leave  by  January,  and  all  by  Apiil,1884. 

October  80.  The  mob  destroya  ten  Mormon  honaea. 
Two  of  the  mobbera  are  killed  by  the  Sainta.  Thia 
was  the  first  blood  ahed,  and  the  Mormona  ahed  it 

November.  The  Mormona  flv  from  Jackaom,  and  an 
kindly  received  h.  Clay  conn^.  Mo. 
1884.  February  20.  Smith  goea  with  oomiwnies  from  Eirt- 
land to  Missouri,  to  the  relief  <^the  Sainta;  oiKan- 
iaea  a  smaU  army,  and  begins  to  dream  of  phynoal 
conquest  and  temporal  sovereignty. 

May  4.  Mormon  Church  first  called  "The  Church  of 
Jesus  Christ  of  Latter-Day  Sainta"  by  8idn«r  Rigdon 
at  a  convention  at  Eirtland. 

July  9.  Smith  retugw  to  Eirtland,  whei«  hk  pres- 
ence began  to  be  needed. 

1886.  Febnuunr  14.  The  first  quorum  of  the  Twelve  Apos- 
tles ordained  atEirtlana;  and  among  them  Briarham 
Young  and  HeberC.Eimball. 
Classes  of  instruction  and  si^ool  of  Prophets  com- 
menced. Sidney  Rigdon  deliverssizlectnresoBFaith 
gienerally  attributed  to  J.  Smith,  being  unaccredited 
H>  their  author,  and  bound  in  the  book  of  Smith's 
Bavelations  [Dortrinea  and  Covenants]. 


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DHBOKOLOOIOAI.  HI8T0ET. 


896 


Wf' 


1838.  Ibrdi  27.  The  KizQaad  Temple,  fittuhed  at  a«oikor 
•40.000,  is  dedicated:  at  whicb Smith  pretende  to  aee 
Moeea,  EUmi,  and  Elijah.  whogiv»-him  diffsrant 
"I^'  of  ariettbood,  which  goanntiedto  tiwir  poa- 
eeaaots  onumited  powerin  apiritoal  aadtemponu 
thinipk 

1887.  Jtme  1.  0.  Hyde  and  KimbaD  appointed' to  go  to 
England  ae  miaaifloariea. 

November.  Smith's  Kirtlaiid  Safety  Sodeigr  Bai^ 
broke,  atore  wiaed,  goods  sold,  and  hnuelf  uunlTeiit. 
1838.  Januaiy  12.  Smith  and  Rigdon  ran  away  in 
the  night  from  their  creditors  in  Ohio,  who  were 
threatening  their  arrest  for  fraud. 
Jnly  4.  Sidney  Rigdon.  in  an  anmversaxjr  «)ri«», 
fkmiliariy  called  \a  the  Mormons  "Sidney's  SaltSer- 
mon,"  tibreatens  ube  Mormon  enemiea  and  i^oatatea 
with  physical  nolenoe. 

1838.  Jaly  4.    The  Danite  Band,  or  United  Brothera  of 

Gideon,  organized,  and  placed  under  the  oommaad 
of  David  Patten,  an  Apostle,  who  assumed  the  aliaa 
of  Captain  Fearnot. 

September  80.  Che  militia,  to  avenge  the  death  of 
their  comrades,  brutally  attack  the  Mormon  women 
and  children  at  Hawn^s  Mill,  shooting  them  down 
and  buming  tiie  houses,  and  oommittmg  other  bar- 
barous  atrocities  on  the  women. 

November.    The  Sainti  are  kindly  lecdved  at  Qoin- 

^ith  arrested  and  about  to  be  diot  bv  the  excited 
military,  but  is  handed  over  to  the  dvil  anthontiea 
and  is  subsequently  released. 

1839.  March  25.    Biigbam  Toung  and  others  relay  Ifaa 

foundation  of  the  Temple  at  Independence,  JaekMn 
county,  Mo. 

May  9.  Smith  goes  to  Gomijaerce,  Bl.,  by  invitation 
of  Dr.  Isaac  Galland,  of  whom  he  obtains  gratia  a 
large  tract  of  land,  toindoce  him  to  settle  there  win 
the  people. 


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l^^dM 


f'^^WW^W^^^W^^fw^ 


nSTOBT. 


896 


nnple,  finished  at  acoifcof 
licb  Smith  pretends  to  lee 
whogiv»-him  differant 
li  giunmtied  to  their  poc- 
i  spiritiutl  aadtemponl 

mbftD  aj^oiiiM'togoio 

oidSafetv  Sodeigr  Buik 
old,  and  himself  inaolTeat. 
ind  Rigdon  ran  away  in 
litors  in  Ohio,  who  wen 
rfiraod. 

tan  annivetsaxy  attmm, 
ytmoat  "Sidney  s  BaltSer- 
ion  enemies  axMl  i^oatates 

I,  or  United  Brotheia  of 
iaoed  under  the  command 
le,  who  assumed  the  alias 

ia,  to  aTense  the  death  of 

ttat^  the  fiormon  women 

Iill,  shooting  them  down 

Dd  committing  other  bir> 

>men. 

B  kindly  recdred  aftQoin' 

to  be  diot  bv  the  excited 

rer  to  the  dvU  anthorities 

ed. 

ing  and  othfti  relay  the 

at  Independence,  JadBun 

nuj^eroe,  HI.,  fa^  invitatioB 
wh6m  he  obtains  gratis  a 
ace  him  to  settle  thisrawifli 


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0HB0N0L04»I0AL  BI8T0BY. 


.i^Vl 


297 


1841. 


September.  Brigham  Young,  H.  0.  Kimball  and 
otliers  leave  for  £!ngland  as  missionaries;  0.  Hyde 
although  previonsly  appointed  by  "revelation,"  not 
accompanying  them. 

October.  Smith  and  othera  go  to  Washington,  to  try 
and  obtain  rediessfrom  GoniressfMr  their  intariee  in 
MiaHmri. 

The  town  of  Ckmunerce  chosen  a  "Stake  of  Zion"  by 
Smith. 
IStti  April  21.    Commerce  changes  its  name  to  Nanvoo. 
October  8.    Mormons  begin  preparing  to  build  the 
Temple,  and  petition  the  State  Legiuature  of  1111- 
Bois  for  the  Incorporation  of  NaoToo. 
Febrnary  4.    NauToo  incorporation  act,  passed  in 
the  preceding  winter  bq^ns  to  be  in  force.    NauToo 
L^gjtonwganiaed.   J.  Smith,  LientenaatGeqeral. 
April  6.    The  foundation  stones  of  Nauvoo  Temple 
laid  by  Smith,  with  grand  military  parade. 
May  8.    Goremor  L.  W.  Bogga  of  Missouri  shot  at 
by  Orrin  Porter  Bockwell  [now  at  Salt  Lake  City]. 
1844.  February  7.    J.  Smith,  aa  a  candidate  for  the  Pres- 
idency of  U.  S.,  Issues  Ua  address. 
May  6.    Hmitji  and  party  destroy  the  material  of 
"The  Expositw." 

June  21    The  arms  are  demanded  from  the  citiaens 
of  NauToo  by  theGoTemw  of  Illinois. 
June  27.    Joseph  Smith,  Jr.,  and  his  brother  Hiratu 
are  shot  in  Jau  at  Caithage,  Illinois,  by  a  gang  of 
Missonriana. 

August  10.  Tne  Twelve  Apostles,  with  Brigham 
Toong  at  their  bead,  assume  the  presidenpy  of  the 
Chur<»:  and  address,  aa  such,  an  epistle  t<»  the 
"SainU  In  aU  the  world." 

October-  7.  Brigham  Young's  authority  is  lUly  reo^ 
ognixed  by  the  majority  Ot  the  Mormon  people, 
tugdon  and  all  the  oontumacious  members  cut  off, 
enned,  "and  dcllTered  to  the  devil  to  be  bujBeied 
in  the  flesh  for  a  thousand  years!"  by  Brigham. 
January.  Nanvoo  charter  is  repealed  by  tha  State 
IiMlalatnn. 


»v^^ 


.X'^Ssstosi&iSlgffe''  ?^ 


298 


OBROKOtOftlOAL  RISTOEt. 


b,V- 


Vtltaam  Bririi«in  Toong  nod  the  Mormon  •atliof 
ittMbSn  to  Soualy  ooStemptate  »  general  more 
to  tbe  west.  ^        ,  ,  , 

John  T»jlor,  an  Apoetle,  propose  Ym  Ooow  « IsV 

«rVnn^le  nHiDOBee  Teut.    Othen  saggeai  v/iiii 
IM^.    Some  TaUey  In  the  RockjMoonUlns  final- 

ItoJ;    The"  cap-rtone  of  the  Mormon  Temple  laW: 
eoSowmenta  ioon  after  begin. 
1846.  Janoaiy.    BapUam  f or  the  dead  admintatered  in  the 
River  Miasiarippi' 

«n  PinnMra  leave  Nanvoo  to  find  aome  re8tina;place 
«£Ctor^lowl  TheyaelectOouncn'Kuflb. 
Vtobmary.  Mormon  companies  crosa  the  ioe^jwrered 
river  aurimto  for  Council  BloffB. 

July.    Brigham  Young  aella  »<^J^^f  "» '»"'''• 

len  aa  a  lleiican  Battalion,  for  920000. 
«?    September.    NauTW,  to  whidi  mjmy  of  ti»  M^^ 

m^i  were  remidntog,  besieged  by  the  mob. 
1M7   iSSl  irrS  Pione^ii  leave  their  winter  quarters. 
*^     iGuin  Btaffi,^wa,  for  the  RoclyrMountains  and 

toTBowST  the  taJl  of  Col.  Fremont,  arrive  at 

tialtLake.  .t,..„ii-„ 

July  23.  Oraon  Pratt  and  a  few  arrive  at  the  valfc^. 
24.  Briaham  and  main  body  of  pioneew  rater.  Tbia 
d«  tols»d  of  the  23d,  is  always  odebnrfed,  as  a 
SliSmrat  tTBrigham,  a  species  of  sycophanar  ve- 
^Smiy  ftom  the  Mormon  people  fowara  the 
Mormon  Prophet  .  „^^ 

December  24.    Bripham  Younjr  nommted    Pi^- 
dertof  the  Church  of  Jesuj  Ohnsk  of  "^^J^  . 
eSSntein  all  the  World,''  at  a  special  «>nff"^; 
itowpototo  Hebcr  C.  KimbaU  ancf Wfflard  Richards 
■sb&eoadjntors.  *  *v.  ru„««.i 

1848.AiwiL6.    Hi.appointaentoM|flr«ed.*th.Gener«l 
($uii£BrnioestKane8viille,IOf«a.  ^^ 

May.   The  Saints  start  for  Salt  Lake  dty,  where 
«bif  anive  m  the  fall 


,  jSi»Bl~>-<fc  "*"=*»'■ 


■»iW5fpwpSS«Wpp 


HISTOHY. 

lod  the  Mormon  author 
eroplKtfl  »  general  nore 

moaee  Van  Oootw's  Isl- 
.ymm  Wright,  •»«>">««> 
1.  Otheia  suggest  Ciili- 
.  Uuchdiwenrionaato 
,  Bocl^  HonntmioB  flnal- 

i  MormoD  Temple  UttU: 

n. 

lead  administered  in  the 

to  find  some  resttngi>lace 
hey  select  Council  Biutu. 
nies  cross  the  ice^jwrered 
Huffs. 

t  a  company  of  his  breth- 
I,  for  920000. 
rhich  many  of  the  Mor- 
ieged  by  the  mob. 
Lve  their  winier  quarters,  ■ 
bo  Rocky  Mountains,  and 
Col.  Fremont,  arriye  at 

a  few  arriva  at  the  valley, 
dy  of  pioneerB  enter.  This 
is  always  celebrated,  as  a 
,  species  of  sycophancy  ve- 
[ormon  people  toward  the 

founff  nominated  "Pwm- 
esua  Christ  of  Latter  Day 
'  at  a  special  conference. 
ibaU  andWillard  Richards 

i  oonfirmed  sk  the  General 

Iowa.' 

»  Salt  Lake  OUgr.  where 


OBHONOtOOIOU  ttlSTOBY. 


m 


1849. 


March  6.    Convention  held  at  Salt  l<ake  City;  Con- 
stitntion  of  State  of  Deaeret  drafted  by  them,  and 
Legidature  elected  under  its  provisions. 
July  2.    They  send  delegates  to  Washington  to  pre- 
sent Constitution  lind  Petition  for  admission  into 
the  Unim  as  a  "aovereign  and  independent  State.** 
August.    Capt.  Stansbury,  T.  E.,  arnved,   to  make 
surrey  of  the  valine,  and  of  Salt  Lake. 
September  9.    Bill  organizing  Utah  Territory,  signed 
by  President  Fillmore. 

1850.  February.    Brigham  takes  oath  of  (rfBoe  as  Oover- 

nor  of  Utah  lirritory  and  Superintendent  of  Indian 
Affairs,  having  beeoi  appointed  by  President  Fillmore. 
April  5.  Assembly  met,  and  State  of  Deaeret  Was 
merged  into  Territory  of  Utah. 
June  &  "Deaeret  News"  commenced,  under  edit- 
(H^  charge  of  Dr.  Willazd  Richards,  "a  prophet, 
seer,  and  levelator." 

September.  Judges  Brochus,  Day,  Brandmburg,  and 
lu.  Secretaiy  Harris  arrive  at  Salt  Lake. 
22.    lb.   Broohus    insults   the    people.   Brigham 
threatens  videnoe,  and  the  Judges  leave  Utah. 

1851.  The  Salt  Lake  Tabemade  built 

1858.  February  14.    Temple  excavations  commenced. 

April  6.    Ccwner  stones  of  Temple  laid. 
1864.  August.    Colonel   Steptoe    and    soldier8  'arrive  at 

U&h.  ^     ^ 

1855.  May.    Colonel  Steptoe,  havmg  resigned  the  gover<> 

norship  of  Utah,   left  with  tiooptt  for  Cahlomia. 
August.    Judge  Drummond,  Oeneral  Burr,  Surv«y- 

or^enerol,  and  other  U.  S.  officials  arrive  at  Salt 

Lake. 
May.    Judge  Drummond  left. 

The  mormons  in  open  rebellion. 

July.    Oovemor  A.  Cunnning,  Chief  Justice  D.  R. 

Eckels,  Associate  Justices,  John  Cradlebaugh  and 

Charies  E.  Sinclair,  and  Sec.  John   HarfaMtt,  ap- 
pointed. 

Septembar.   An  anny  oH  9000  men  ia  armed  and 


1856. 
1857. 


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OHBONOtOOlOAL  HI8T0BT. 

eqniitpecL  and  ordered  to  msreli  *»  U*^  "^ 
omnmud  of  Col.  A.  B.  JohnitOB.  The  Mopntam 
Meadow  nuMacre.  Brigham  Toong  deotana  mitr^ 
tial  law. 

Tbe  Hormoiia  rictorioiu  atad  ttie  Gorernor  and 
Pm^ent  ontwitted.  Tlie  M<Hrmoa8  graeioaaly  ao- 
oept  pardon  and  deien  to  allow  the  troopa  to  paw 
throng  Salt  Lake  OTty  hi  aafety. 
Ihe  Mormon  war,  coiting  twenty  ■>:¥««•_•_*•• 
fltaoefiil  fiaaoo.  Gamming  noaunaied  Goremor. 
liie  "war"  over,  the  Courts  nndertoke  to  do  boaineia 
bnt  are  frnrtrated  and  pretrented  at  ww  by  the 
mormons.  Judge  CradTebaagh  sttonpta  to  bnng 
the  perpetrators  of  the  Mountain  Meadow  uaasacra 
to  poniihnient  bat  fails. 

John  F.  Kinnw  appointed  Chief  JusBoe  to  soooerf 
Eekds.  Judges  (Crosby  and  Flenniken,  appointed. 
October.  John  W.  Dawson  appointed  to  raopeed 
Camming  as  Ooreinor.  The  mormoiis  get  a  "hook 
in  hit  nose"  and  send  him  flying  oat  of  the  Ter- 
ritory. 

Stephen  8.  Harding  appointed  Ooferncr.  ^Thonaa 
J.  Drake  and  OhiuieB  B.  Waite  aimointod  AModiM 
Justioes.  The  Anti-Fblygann  BjU  paaaed.  The 
QoremWa  mesaage  denoondng  Polygamy.  Mor 
mooa  indignant  Jadge  Waite  draws  a  Bill  to  a- 
mend  the  Oiganic  act  which  canses  great  eicitommt 
•mong  the  momums. .  An  indignaUbn  meetlug  held 
and  the  Qonmor  and  Jadgea  denoonoed  and  threat- 
ened and  asked  to  rei^.  „,._., 
These  offloendedine  to  leaTe.    Mobvioleaoe. 

Hon.  John  Titos  appointed  to  eaooeed  OUef  Jostioe 
'    Kinney,  elected  aal>elegate  to  Congreaa  from  Utah. 

Jan.  29.   Gen.  Connor  ilghto  the  battle  of  Bear  Mv 
er.    Brigham  Toong  tues  another  wife. 
JameaDoaneDoU  appdnied  tosoooeed  Haidtog. 
Gorernor  Doty's  death. 
CSiarlesDarkee  hia  Socoeaaor. 
GoL  Bhafer  appdotod  Gorecnor. 


3M7iAfc-^'i*^'-'-'''*f'?^ 


'^'^mmmm. 


j  HI8T0BT. 


>  nuHidi  tar  Utah  nuder 
lohnitOB.  The  Mopntam 
Young  deolarM  mitr- 


I  Aid  the  Govamor  ud 
A  M<HrnKiiit  grMioosly  ao- 
>  allow  the  traope  to  peit 
1  Mkfety. 

ig  twen(>7  millioiM  •  di»> 
ng  noaunaied  Ctoremor. 
to  BiidW*»^  todo  boeiiMia 
trafentod  ai  vnul  bv  the 
sbaogh  ittempta  to  ning 
lom^ain  Meadow  uuHaaora 

«d  CbierJaitioetonieoeed 
and  Flemuken,  appointed, 
raon  appointed  to  mooeed 
The  monnoha  get  a  "hook 
jm  jljring  oat  of  the  Tte- 

>inted  Qoferncr.  Thonaa 
Wait*  anpointed  Aaaodate 
ygann  Bui  paaaed.  The 
iMindng  Fblygaimr.  Mar 
i  Waite  drawaa  mUtoa- 
lich  catues  great  essitenmit 
in  indignamm  nwetlug  held 
idgea  denoonoed  and  tbieat- 

I  leaTe.    Mob  Tioieiioe. 
tted  to  mooeed  Obief  Joatlce 
gate  to  Gongieaa  from  Utah, 
ghto  the  battle  of  Bear  Kt* 
Iw  another  wife, 
idaied  toauooeed  Haiding. 


OBBONOLOOIOAL  HISTORY. 


801 


loyemor. 


1872.    Qeoie  L.  Woodt  appointed  to  ancceed  Shafer. 

1875.  July  1.    Qeorge  W.  Bnwry  appointed. 

1880.  Jan.  27.    Bli  H.  Mnrray,  Ooremor. 

1882.  March  16.  The  Sdnrands  Anti-polygamy  Bill  paaaed 

both  hooaea  of  Oongreaa.    Signed  by  Freaident 

Aithor. 

BvanAMCU  ovthb  Bn^L. 

The  maiii  proriaioiia  of  the  Edmund  Bill  an:  Thatany 
perattfi  who  haa  a  wife  living,  who  marriea  again  in  a  Ter- 
ritory, ia  aabjeet  to  a  line  of  not  more  than  |600  and  to  im- 
'  ptiaonment  not  more  than  fire  years ;  that  any  male  peraon 
1b  a  Territory  who  otriiabita  with  more  than  one  woman,  is 
rahJeet  to  a  line  of  not  more  than  9900,  or  to  impriaonment 
for  not  more  than  aiz  montha,  or  to  both  fine  and  imprison* 
ment;  that  any  person  who  has  been  liring  in  the  practice 
of  bigamy,  pidygaa^  or  onlawfol  cohabitation  with  more 
than  one  woman,  nn^  be  cbanenged  asa  Joror,  in  trials  on- 
derfhla  and  rimilarkwa;  or  he  may  be  challenged  if  hebe- 
Uevea  theae  acta  to  be  right;  that  the  President  may  grant 
amnesty  to  thoae  who  have  committed  any  of  these  offences 
befbre  the  paaaage  of  thia  act;  that  the  issue  of  Mormon 
marriages  bom  before  January  let  1888.  are  legitimate;  that 
no  fwrson  gnittar  of  dther  of  theae  oOenoea  ahall  ie  entitled 
to  TOto  or  hold  office  in  any  Territory;  that  a  board  of  Uto 
pvsooa  la  to  be  i4[>pointed,  who  are  to  make  all  necessary 
ptovteioaa  for  an  election  of  a  new  Legialative  Aasembfy, 
tobaoompoaedof  peraona  qualified  according  tothiaatrt. 
What  tbm  voBMOiia  Tmn  or  it. 
Salt  Laks,  Maroh  lfi.-The  Dmammc  Nnra  aaya  of  the 
ibOl:    "It  ia  regarded  by  the  Mormon  peo^  as 


f,''::   ■>i*i 


"tn,  ^^' 


302 


THB  MORMON  PBOBLKM. 


P 


•  •oheoM  lO  plMM  the  oootrol  of  pabllc  ofllcet  in  Utah  in> 
the  hande  of  the  Geiitile»^not  ■•  an  honeat  attempt  t9  «up- 
pnes  pdygamy.    The  only  oonoern  felt  ia  with  regard  to 
the  proTlaiona  which  wiU  afltet  ail  clanea  aUke,  lather  than 
thoae  which  ate  9atenaibly  aimed  at  polygamy,  for  the  for- 
mer ai«  rdeparton  ftom  the  ConstUution,  and  thepnrposc 
'  manifeated  to  diaregard  lu  Kmltationi  in  order  to  break  down 
a  leligiooa  ocganlsalion  argdea  an  entire  dqpartium,  at  no 
diatant  day,  from  the  prinoiplee  upon  which  the  aafety  of 
thia  Government  dependa.    The  thing  orar  which  the  coun> 
try  baa  enraged  itaelf  will  remain  comparatiTefy  ontouched. 
The  people  who  have  been  holding  meetingi  and  aigning  pe- 
titiona  had  one  thing  in  view,  tbe  I'ramera  of  the  Bdmnnda 
bill  another.    It  will  be  found  that  the  pablic  haa  been 
fooled,  while  the  plotting  politiciana  have  aacoeeded  ao  far 
in  their  endeavora.    But,   though  thqr  have  apperwitly 
gained  a  victoiy,  time  and  the  wwUnga  of  the  law  wUI 
evolve  troablfia  that  they  have  not  ooonted  npon.  and  there 
ia  a  power  at  work  in  Mormoniam  whieh  thqr  alwaya  leave 
oat  of  their  cahmlationa.    That  power  ia  beyond  the  c«i- 
trol  of  Uongreaa  and  oourta,  and  will,  in  the  fntue  aa  in  ttie 
paat,  overrule  every  thing  that  ia  done  or  attempted,  ao  that 
itinU  redound  to  the  benefit  of  the  ayatem  and  the  good 
of  ita  adherenta." 

'  We  are  again,  after  more  than  thirty  years  of 
temporiiing  and  trifling,  face  to  face  with  the 
Mormon  problem.  When  Millard  Fillmore  in 
1850,  signed  the  bill  erecting  Utah  into  a  Ter- 
rito.y  and  endorsed  the  infamy  by  making  Brig- 
ham  Yonng  its  Governor,  he  gave  countenance 
and  character  to  the  worst  form  of  dome^lic  ty- 
ranny, and  stmek  a  blow  at  republican  institu- 
tions which  he  regretted  to  his' dying  day. 
From  that  day  to  the  present  time  theOowm- 


m 


5-r«A*j 


PBOBUBM. 

jtabUe  ofllcMin  Uubin* 

ID  hODMt  attempt  to  rap- 

rn  telt  it  with  ngui  to 

oteMM  allko.  mther  thu 

at  polygamy,  for  Uw  for- 

tituUra,  and  tliaparpoK 

ma  in  ofdor  to  break  down 

lentin  dqiartiuo,  atnu 

ipon  which  the  aafety  of 

ling  oTor  wliioh  the  coun* 

xnnparatiTefy  ontouched. 

meetings  and  aigning  pe- 

f  ramera  of  the  Bdmnnds 

lliat  the  public  haa  been 

ana  have  aaeoeeded  ao  far 

[h  thqr  have  appniently 

wOTkinga  of  the  law  will 

ooontednpon.  and  there 

I  whieh  thqr  alwaira  leave 

jwwer  ia  beyond  the  oon- 

rill,  in  the  fntore  ae  in  the 

done  or  attempted,  ao  thai 

the  ayatun  and  the  good 

)  than  thirty  yean  of 
face  to  face  with  the 
Millard  Fillmore  in 
ing  Utah  into  a  Ter- 
famy  by  making  Brig- 
,  he  gave  eovntenanoe 
form  of  domeittic  ty- 
at  repnblioan  inatita- 
0  his  dying  day. 
•edt  time  theGoT«m> 


■  .m 


HOODWINKING  THV  OOVKHNMINT.        308 

• 

ment  has  been  hood-winked  and  ont-wittcd  by 
these  people  and  it  remains  to  be  seen  whether 
Oongress  haa  not  again  left  a  Loop-hole  through 
which  these  oily,  wily  and  desperate  leaders  will 
manage  to  slip  and  evade  the  law  and  still  car. 
ry  on  their  nefarious  system  in  spite  of  all  Jaw. 

The  TerritMdal  Legislatnre  has  always  been  in 
Utah,  like  the  fifth  wheel  to  a  ooaoh;  the.Legls- 
lature  of  the  "State  of  Deseret,'*  being  the  do  tao 
to  law  making  power.  The  "State  Legislature," 
being  composed  of  the  same  parties,  meets  and 
passes  all  laws  and  upon  its  adjournment  the  Ter- 
ritorial Legislature  convenes  and  sanctions  what 
the  former  have  done,  n<»t  because  they  oonaidor 
it  of  any  more  binding  force  but  in  order  to  keep 
up  appearances,  and  draw  the  Government  mon- 
ey. Hereafter,  if  these  old  polygamists  cannot 
eontrol  the  Territoral  Legislatnre  they  will  en- 
tirely ignore  it  But  they  will  control  it  because 
they  have  the  money  and  influence  to  do  it. 

A  large  majority  of  the  Mormon  men  have 
never  been  in  Polygamy  and  never  desire  to  be. 

The  leaders  do  not  encourage  it  Only  the 
fidthfnl  few  who  can  be  trusted  and  mkde  useful 
are  allowed  more  than  one  wife.  The  most  de- 
sirable women  are  appropriated  by  a  few  prom- 
inemtmen  and  hence  so  many  single  men  in  Utah. 

They  will  not  take  the  leavings.    Undoabtedly 


■/-.H 


*7 


k     ■^.^i 


">3 


'<iiS 


:\,:«i;; 


^JipfSaf  J 


,  ■,^pr^;^mm'r<rr,  :"'•;'».  ' .  Hi'.».lT"T 


804 


1IIHIU8M. 


all  the  nuuTiageable  women  ha,re  been  nished 
through  the  endowment  and  sealed  to  some  of 
these  prominent  men.  As  the  prosentbill  is  not 
retroaotive  thej  will  be  all  right  and  will  be  in 
a  position  to  seek  sdme  way  of  foiling  the  gov- 
ernment beforo  thero  is  another  nlay  of  wives 
ready.  Desperate  diseaaes  reqniro  desperate 
remedies  and  it  is  greatly  to  be  feared  that  some 
treatment  mor^«dioal  and  severo  will  be  neces- 
sary, to  romove  from  onr  body  politic  this  loath- 
some oanoer  which  is  making  fearftil  inroads  on 
our  political  life. 

Polygamy  involves  many  difficulties  not  ap- 
parent The  Nihilism  of  Russia  is  the  nearest 
to  a  parallel  with  Utah  Mormonism  in  America. 

What  we  see  and  know  is  not  what  we  have  to 
fear.  A  most  thoroughly  organized  seorot  police, 
penetrating  into  every  nook  and  comer  and  show- 
ing its  hideous  work  whero  we  had  least  looked 
for  it,  is  the  real  power  with  which  we  have  to 
deal.  When  traveling  in  an  Indian  country 
there  is  nothing  to  fear  so  long  as  the  savages 
come  around  your  tent  and  bog  or  steal  whatev- 
er they  can  find,  but  wfien  you  aroin  their 
country  and  you  see  nothing  of  them  it  is  then 
that  picket  guards  are  thrown  out  •nd  every  pre- 
caution taken. 

The  flntgreat  barrier  against  theoverthA>wof 


b«Te  been  nished 
sealed  to  some  of 
Bpresentbillisnot 
ght  Mid  will  be  in 
)f  foiling  the  goy- 
her  relay  of  wives 
reqnire  desperate 
be  feared  that  soine 
ivere  will  be  neces- 
f  politic  this  loath- 
l  fearful  inroads  on  - 

difficulties  not  ap- 
lasia is  the  nearest 
lonism  in  America, 
not  what  we  have  to 
raized  secret  police, 
ad  comer  and  show- 
re  had  least  looked 
I  which  we  have  to 
n  Indian  country 
ongasthe  savages 
agor  steal  whatev- 
I  you  are  in  their 
;  of  them  it  is  then 
aou^aadeverypre- 

nst  the  overthh>w  of 


MOBMOIfS  AND  INDIANS. 


806 


"  ."i-^-^-  -..-« ■  #-.^  '•  -t^^i'' 


Polygamy  Is  the  power  of  wealth;  when  a  more 
wat  made  in  1868,  to  arrest  Young  for  violating 
the  law  of  1862,  the  Qentile  merchants,  and  of- 
ficers of  the  overland  mail  and  telegraph  com- 
panies were  very  aetive  and  zealous  in  their  ef- 
forts to  quiet  the  afikir,  and  they  succeeded. 

The  Indians  are  all  in  league  with  the  Mor' 
mons.  They  are  the  lost  Ten  Tribes,  according 
to  the  Book  of  Mormon,  and  they  have  nearly  all 
embraced  the  faith,  and  taken  their  endowments 
and  are  ready  to  obey  the  oommands  of  the  lead- 
ders  at  a  moments  notice.  Nearly  all  the  mur- 
ders laid  to  Indians,  have  been  ordered  and  en- 
gineered by  the  Mormon  Suamn  Obdxbs,  the  In- 
dians merely  acting  as  stool  pigeons  for  them. 

This  was  notably  the  ease  with  the  Mountain 
Meadow  massacre.  ] 

The  latest  example  of  this  prineiple  wiu  at 
or  near  Fort  Apacho  in  September  last,  in  which 
many  valuable  Uvea  were  lost  From  the  report 
in  the  San  Fhmcisco  Ohronide  we  quote: 

Ttesoa,  8epl  8.  Fort  ApMbe,  near  when  the  msMMn 
ooenmd,  ii  210  miles  from  Tacton.  The  ooontiy  ii  moon. 
taiaooa  and  AiU  of  esBons,  auiublefor  wnboabiog  sadnir- 
prMog  tlM  oaeaagr.  There  eie  many  etnuigliolda  in  tbe 
moofltalna,  in  which  a  men  baodfol  of  dstennined  men 
ooold  mooeeeftaljly  realtt  the  advance  of  a  hitndied  times 
their  nomber.  The  Apache  eoantiy  la  tettled  ahnoat  en- 
ttreijr  by  mormais,  and  it  ia  reported  ben  that  them  ia  an 
oadefatanding  between  them  and  the  Indiana,    Thscaniie- 


806 


PRB81DBNT  OARtULD* 


i'^-  • 


,<«.  «|  '»^»»^-»iS~'?e^,^  .t  th.  conduct 
thmwuuy  d«g«r of  trouble.  ««»  "^Tf^SLrSia. 

'' F^^m  the  uboye.  it  i.  evident  tUt  the  egent 
WM  either  •  mormon  or  altogether  m  the  inter- 
ITof  the  mormon..  Qon.  Oarr  partic^ted  m 
the  expedition  a^ain.t  the  ^ormon.^  W58  and 
in  1869  in  the  expedition  again.t  the  Kiowa* 

'  L  Comanche,  and  wa.  at  Fort  Wichita,  when 
the  war  of  the  ReboUion  brolce  out.  binoe  the 
olowjof  the  war  he  ha.  done  mo.t  excellent  wr- 
^rig.in.t  the  Indian.,  in  ^iffer^t  part,  ot 

.  r^wS.  Mormon,  and  Indian,  both  hdd  a 
ffradge  .gain.thim.nd  a.  neither  ever  forget 
tt  injnryd^ey  wixed  the  firatgood  opportunity 
to  get  even  with  him. 

PswDXirr  G  ABFiEU)  akd  tot  Momiow. 
GvrrEAU  a  Mobmoh. 
It  i.  well  known  that  President  Garfield  wa. 

unalterably  opposed  to  Ut^  "^°'^T'^«n*^^ 
th.t  he  WM  doubly  pledged  to  put  h..  foot  on  it. 
Weownot  poMtively  atfirm  th.t  he  lo.t  hi. 


"•ffmiii  I 


SARtlBLD. 

ltaM«  ii  talk  of  orguiilDg  • 
Hog  »g»lMttbe8«n  QuUm 
,  to  eipnued  at  tbe  conduct 
bM- ttudloturty  dtoM  tbat 
«,  ud  repeatedly  aNcrtad 
tt  were  off  Uie  reaarratloB. 
nformed  In  the  matter  tbat 
coold  not  ba  abaent  with- 
id  had  he  Informed  tbe  mil- 
wonld  doubttoaahaTebeen 

evident  th»t  the  agent 
altogether  in  the  inter- 
on.  Oarr  participated  in 
le  Hormone  in  1868  and 
ion  againat  the  Kiowaa 
1  at  Fort  Wichita,  when 
D  broke  oat.    blnoe  the 
ione  most  exeellent  aer- 
ie, in  different  parts  of 
id  Indiana  both   held  a 
I  a*  neither  ever  forget 
»  first  good  opportunity 

D  ANDTHnMOBllOHt. 
A    MOBHON. 

t  President  Garfield  was 

UtfJi  mormoniBm  and 

iged  to  put  hi*  fi'Ot  on  it 

ly   atfirm  that  he  lost  bia 


OUITKAU  A  MORMON. 


807 


life  beeaaae  he  was  that  oppoacKl,  bnt  we  will 
give  some  reasons  why  this  might  be  so.  The 
following  is  from  the  Ohioago  Morning  News, 
Oct.  Ist  1881. 

"The  mormona  of  Ookwado,  Tasaa  and  New  Mexico,  are 
xreatly  elated  over  the  ancceta  of  Gaiteau  or  Utah  aa  they 
call  him.  A  mormun  preacher,  Dr.  Baontry,  whopuaed 
down  the  Colorado  on  a  lecturing  tour  aaya  "that  Qniteau 
acted  ander  orden  from  hrad  quarters  when  he  shot  tbe 
Preaident."  He  alao  aaid  that  more  deaths  would  follow  if 
Ouiteau  was  hanged. 

"In  1871,  Quiieitu  Joined  the  MoruoDH,  in  Bonthem  Utah 
where  he  had  plural  wives.  When  the  Mormoos  saw  that 
Oarfleld  In  his  inaugural  said  that  be  would  put  hia  foot 
on  polyiiumy,  the  leadoia  at  S^t  Lake  were  heard  to  say, 
'^Tes,  if  we  do  not  put  our  i«mn  on  him  first' 

"The  names  of  twenty  traTv>ling  brethren,  as  such  uenas 
Guiteau  are  called,  were  »•  ts^ted.    The  lot  fell  on  Quiteau. 

It  was  against  the  wish  s  of  the  leaden  to  shoot,  they 
preferring  poison  or  tram  wrecking.  '  Ouiteau  said,  'I 
know  my  business,'  and  was  allowed  to  concoct  bis  own 
derilish  plan.  The  Mormons  are  determined  to  fight  in 
defense  of  w:,.,t  they  term  their  rights,  and  are  willing, 
if  cornered,  to  die  martyrs  to  their  holy  cause.  Serious 
appreheniMon  is  felt  all  through  the  Southwest,  where  the 
Mormons'  greatest  strength  is,  and  the  American  citizens 
who  live  among  them  are  afhud  to  speak  a  word  against 
their  villainous  theories.  The  mormon  dress  is  not  dif- 
ftrent  fh>m  that  of  any  other  citiaen  through  the  Statea 
and  it  is  a  difficult  matter  to  tell  when  we  are  met  br  one 
of  that  lawless  mob  who  intend,  aa  they  Hay,  even  at  the 
expense  of  thcobands  of  lives,  to  flgbt  their  wuy  into  recog^ 
mtion  by  the  nations  of  the  world  as  a  people  who  hsTS 
nfl^ta  whieh  others  must  napect" 


.■^       I     ,.  II  iiiLuijL<^_j;;-*^-;l<.i,i'.'.gP:!-^j,',"'t| 


806 


BBIOHAM  STILL  ALXTI. 


Tho  fcot  that  Gnitean  has  oonatuitly  portiated 
that  he  waa  doing  the  will  of  God  and  that  he 
was  inspirad  to  commit  the  mnrder  is  exact- 
ly in  keeping  with  the  spirit  and  teachings  of 
Honnonism.    He  is  very  religions,  studies  the 
Bible,  prays  and  continnally  claims  to  have  been 
acting  under  the  direction  of  the  Almighty  in 
"removing  President  Garfield."    If  Gnitean  is 
not  insane  and  is  a  mormon,  his  conduct  would 
he  fully  explained.    Piwsident  Garfield  was  a 
bitter  foe,  and  had  been  ever  since  the  "Saints" 
were  driven  from  Ohio.    He  was  known  to  be  a 
man  who  would  carry  out  his  pledges  and  who 
would  not  be  driven  from  his  purposes  by  threato 
or  gold.    Hence  he  was  a  dangerous  man  for  the 
Saints  to  deal  with.    The  opposition  of  the  Stal- 
warts! tho  revenge  of  Gmteau  needed  only  to  be 
inflamed  by  the  idea  that  the  peopleof  God  were 
to  be  preserved  by  the  death  of  this  powerful  ru- 
ler and  that  a  "thus  saith  the  Lord,"  was  to  jus- 
tify him,  to  make  a  motive  powwrful  enough  for 
the  commission  of  any  crime. 

BuoKAic  Yovxo  Snix  Aixvb. 
In  ths  Ohioigo  Tritmne  of  Mwdk  Sd,  w«  flad  Oe  foOow^ 

"Omdta,  N«b.,  MmoIi  8.    A.  imb  fcom  BtH  LnJMvls- 

itliig  to  Oito  d^,  la  tl»  ««»"«' •»*™'*^  ••"•'•■'^*" 
0B«h«  •ntt«M«Don  moTOMnt,  Mid  UbelieTedUiitBrit> 
hamTooBfisiUUsttva,   Heisidli».wwttie  bodywbi«b 


-^: 


J^Si*i^« 


.ijii 


kLTTM* 

mBteotly  persisted 
'  Ood  and  that  he 
murder  is  exact- 
band  teachings  of 
gions,  studies  the 
ilaims  to  have  been 
r  the  Almighty  in 
1."    IfGniteanis 
his  oondnot  would 
it  Garfteld  was  a 
since  the  "Saints" 
was  known  to  be  a 
is  pledges  and  who 
purposes  by  threats 
Dgerous  man  for  the 
position  of  the  Stal- 
n  needed  only  to  be 
I  people  of  God  were 
of  this  powerful  ru- 
B  Lord,"  was  to  jus- 
low^rfol  enpug^  for 
«. 

I.  Aixn. 
dk  Sd,  w«  Had  tiM  foUaw^ 

iimfhan8dtLii|^Tl»- 
if  ■nliT't^*^  eonvaiMttoo 
kid  UbeUeredtliitBrig- 
dl)e.MwttietK)dywbkii 


BXBUKBXOTION  DODOB. 


809 


WM  mippoMd  to  be  that  of  theMoimon  loader,  and,  while 
it  might  have  borne  some  slight  Ksemblanee  to  that  of 
Brigham  TouQg,  it  was  in  reality  that  of  some  other  per- 
soa  He  knew  of  a  hundred  Latter-Day  Saints  who  also 
failed  to  recognise  the  hody  as  that  of  Yoong.  -  He  had 
heard  Brigham  Toang  often  predict  that  he  shoold  be  res- 
urrected from  the  dead,  and  he  firmly  beUeres  that  when 
the  criaia  arriTes  in  the  afiUrs  of  the  Mormons,  the  res- 
urrection dodge  wdl  be  played  upon  the  ignorant,  super- 
stitioos,  and  fanatical  people  who  compose  the  Mormon 
Church.  This  cunning  ptan  will  be  in  keeping  with  the 
Tarions  tridn  and  pretenaions  that  hare  characterised  the 
Mormon  Ohurch  since  its  Inception.  Brigham  Toung,  a 
ahr*wd  and  ferseeing  man,  knew  that  the  day  was  not  far 
off  when  a  Tigorons  crusade  would  be  made  on  the  Moi^ 
mon  Church,  and  he  adopted  the  resurrection  game,  to  be 
put  into  operation  at  a  time  when  the  people  shall  need 
sonething  in  the  shape  of  a  miracle  to  tonly  cement  them 
together  to  light  to  midnUin  the  principles  of  the  faith. 

The  man  who  made  these  statements  hi  a  mormon,  •  but 
n«4  pdygamist.  He  is  what  is  known  as  a  Josephite,  or 
a  bolimrer  in  the  tmo  Mormon  Ohurdi  founded  by  Joseph 
Smith,  and  he  denies  with  all  Josephites,  that  polygamy 
was  «T«r  a  part  of  the  Murnym  faith  iweached  by  Smith. 

He  is  eitensivdy  engaged  in  business  in  Utah,  and  is  te. 
gardod  as  a  man  of  sound  Judgment  and  veracity.  While 
here  he  visited  some  of  the  Jose|Aite».  and  it  was  to  them 
that  he  made  rerefaitoM  of  the  plan  by  which  Brigham 
Young  is  to  oieatethegftatest  sensation  ol.  modem  thnas. 
He  had  many  business  dealings  with  hfan.  He  asserts,  with 
the  oomplpte  oganiiation  and  secret  workings  of  the 
Ohondi,  It  wouldbaanea^  matter  to  keep  Brigham  Tonng 
concealed  for  ahgaost  any  length  of  time,  and  reprodmy 
htaa  when  most  needed  to  reilre  the  fhith  of  beli«v«rc  by 

That  his  nsnmetlon  woold  be 


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Uk«n  M  •  matter  of  fact  tbete  is  no  doubt,  and  the  aoper. 
Btitioaa  people  would  follow  the  Prophet's  banner  with  the 
seal  of  fanatics  and  shed  their  blood  in  its  defense.    This 
Josephite's  stolen»ent  is  to  some  extent  confirmed  by  a  re- 
tired araiy  oflloer,  who  was  on  most  friendly  and  Intimate 
terms  with  BrighamToung.   This  officer,  '»«»^«''«^ 
alleged  remains  of  Toung,  ha,,  it  to  said,  made  the  awer- 
tlon  that  it  did  not  bear  the  slightest  leaembhnce  to  Brig- 
ham  Young."  ,  i     *    *  i.i.« 
Brigham  Tonng'B  death  occurred  jnBt  at  the 
time  when  a  warrant  waa  out  for  his  arrest  for 
complicity  in  the  Mountain  Meadow  maBsacore. 
He  was  only  sick  about  twenty-four  hours.    An 
attack  of  cholera  morbus  is  said  to  have  been 
his  disease,  but  he  was  one  of  the  most  carefiil 
and  abstemious  of  men. 

When  Judge  Oradlebaugh  undertook  to  bring 
to  justice  those  concerned  in  the  Mountain 
Meadow  and  other  massacres,  a  great  many 
of  the  mormon  leaders  fled  to  Mount  Kolob, 
or  the  residence  of  the  Go^s,  This  is  in  a  very 
mountainous  region,  fcud  almost  inaccessible. 

Here  they  remained  until  the  storm  blew  ov- 
er and  it  was  safe  to  return.  For  many  years 
the  mormons  have  been  aocummulating  wheat 
and  other  provisions  in  certain  caves  and  hiding 
places  to  be  ready  in  case  of  a  siege,  and  I  have 
heard  them  say  that  they  could  live  in  the  moun- 
•tains  for  twenty  years.  If  Brigham  Young  is 
stiU  alive,  and  those  who  are  the  beet  acquainted 


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lO  donbt,  And  the  saper- 
opbet'a  banner  with  tbe 
odlnits  defense.  Thia 
ttent  confinned  by  « le- 
wt  friendly  and  intimaUi 
officer,  who  viewed  the 
ia  Mdd,  made  the  aaaer- 
Mt  reaembknee  to  Brig- 

oconrred  jnBt  at  tihe 
>at  for  his  arrest  for 
n  Meadow  massatore. 
nty-four  honrs.  An 
is  said  to  liave  been 
>  of  the  most  earefnl' 

b  undertook  to  bring 
d  in  the  Mountain 
tores,  a  great  many 
)d  to  Mount  Eolob, 
Is,    This  is  in  a  very 
kltnost  inaooessible. 
;il  the  storm  blew  ov- 
rn.    For  many  years 
4jcummnlating  wheat 
-tain  oaves  and  hiding 
of  a  siege,  and  I  have 
Duldlive  in  the  moun- 
f  Brigham  Young  is 
tre  the  best  acquainted 


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with  mormon  tactics  will  be  the  most  ready  to 
believe  it,  he  is  most  likely  in  one  of  the  Islands 
of  the  Pacific.    It  has  long  been  well  understood 
among  the  leading  poljgamists  that  when  the 
United  States  government  could  no  longer  be 
trifled  with,  and  they  had  to  go,  that  they  would 
settle  in  one  of  those  balmy  Isles  of  the  calm 
Pacific  and  establish  a  kingdom  all  their  own, 
where  they  could  pass  the  evening  of  their  daya 
in  calm  serenity,  untroubled  by  the  *  cursed  gen- 
tiles.'   To  this  end  they  have  had  eztensivemis- 
sions  in  those  Isluids  and  have  converted  many 
of  th6  inhabitants  to  their  religion,  which  would 
not  be  difficult  to  do  since  they  are  alreadypoly- 
gamieis.    It  requires  therefore  no  great  stitch 
of  tl»  imagination  to  see  Brigham  Tonng  sit- 
ting  on  his  throne  of  state  in  splendor,  surround- 
ed by  his  slaves  and  satellites,  and  having  a  ha- 
rem rivalingin  extent  that  of  the  Sultan  himself. 
"Whenever,  theretbre,  these  shrewd  and  wily 
old  polygam'  >ts  make  up  their  minds  that  the 
people  of  the  United  States  are  really  in  earnest 
and  that  the  power  and  machinery  of  the  govern- 
ment will  be  turned  against  them,  and  their 
wives  and  children  and  property  confiscated,  and 
they  deprived  of  their  liberties,  then  and  ootvnp 
tU  then  they  will  go. 


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